It is disturbing and hilarious

Each of these humble but powerful people teaches children to believe in the “genius and brilliance” of Dakota culture as a way of surviving historical trauma

among others—to offer readers a chance to hold the wealth of poems in their hands

As her home increasingly becomes a place of violence and secrets

Author Stephanie Woodard details the ways in which the federal government

Shapes of Native Nonfiction: Collected Essays by Contemporary Writers louise It is disturbing and hilariousJust as a basket's purpose determines its materials, weave, and shape, so too is the purpose of the essay related to its material, weave, and shape. Editors Elissa Washuta and Theresa Warburton ground this anthology of essays by Native writers in the formal art of basket weaving. Using weaving techniques such as coiling and plaiting as organizing themes, the editors have curated an exciting collection of imaginative, world making lyric essays by