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What’s New in Native American Literature for Kids

Sunday, May 7 | 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM

Word Power Stage

  • Native American
  • Outdoor

Angeline Boulley, Alexis Bunten, Laurel Goodluck, Brandon Hobson, Andrea L. Rogers, Brian Young
  • Hiba Tahir

The publishing industry is finally starting to catch up to the dazzling talents of Native American creators of books for children. In this session, we’ll hear from six award-winning authors writing picture books, middle-grade novels, and YA fiction, in a lively discussion led by Melissa Stoner, Native American Studies librarian at UC Berkeley. Laurel Goodluck (Forever Counsins), Alexis Bunten (Keepunumuk: Weeâchumun’s Thanksgiving Story), Brandon Hobson (The Storyteller), Brian Young (Heroes of the Water Monster), Angeline Boulley (Warrior Girl Unearthed), and Andrea L. Rogers (Man Made Monsters) will discuss their own journeys toward publication, the state of publishing for Native American creators, and the audiences they hope to reach. All ages.

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Book signing information: Folio Books, in the park

With support from the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria

Moderator:

Melissa Stoner
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