Dec 21, 2009

When the Legends Die | What Do I Read Next?

Rising Voices: Writings of Young Native Americans (1992) is a collection of poems and essays written by young Native Americans about their identity, their families, the rituals that have been passed down to them, and the difficulties of their daily lives.

N. Scott Momaday is an award-winning and very respected Native American author. His book House Made of Dawn (1968) tells the story of a young man who feels lost and displaced in white America. The novel follows his journey through many difficult challenges, ending with his gaining some insights into his...