two roads
by Joseph Bruchac
In this powerful historical novel, Cal and
his father live a transient life after losing their
farm during the Great Depression. Cal's father
sends Cal to a government-run boarding
school for Native Americans. There, Cal learns
the language and customs of his community,
as well as the injustices they've been dealt.
(Ages 10+)
rock and roll Highway: the
robbie robertson story
by sebastian robertson and
adam Gustavson
Rock musician Robbie
Robertson's passion for music
and storytelling began at the Six
Nations Indian Reservation where
his mother was raised. He would
go on to tell stories through the
songs he wrote for The Band,
such as "The Night They Drove
Old Dixie Down." Robertson's
son wrote the book that details
his road to fame. (Ages 7 – 12)
Priscilla and the Hollyhocks
by anne Broyles, illustrated by anna
alter
Priscilla and her mother are slaves, and
when her mother is sold, she only has the
hollyhocks they planted together to remember
her. This true story culminates in her forced
march along the Trail of Tears — where a
chance encounter leads to her freedom. (Ages
6 - 9)
the Whale child
by Keith egawa and chenoa egawa
This illustrated chapter book tells the story
of Shiny, a whale child who is turned into a
boy in order to go to land and alert humans
about the harm facing the oceans. (Ages 7 -
10)
saltypie: a choctaw Journey from
Darkness Into Light
by tim tingle and Karen clarkson
In 1915, when Tingle's father was a
toddler, his family moved from Oklahoma
to Texas. The first morning that Tingle's
future Mawmaw stepped onto her porch, an
unknown boy threw a stone that hit her in the
eye and blinded her. Tingle was six years old
when he learned the story of the stone and
why the boy threw it. (Ages 7 – 11)
Kids! A great place to learn more
about Native American culture,
history, and traditions is the Museum
of Native American History
(MONAH), right here in Bentonville!
They even have a Storytime at
the Museum the second Saturday
of every month. Guests will enjoy
exciting stories and fun activities and
crafts. Storytime at the Museum
is geared toward ages 4 and up;
kids of all ages and their adults are
welcome.
202 sW o street
Bentonville, ar 72712
479-273-2456
www.monah.org
museum of
native american history
Photos courtesy NWa Democrat-Gazette
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