I’m excited to announce the launch of the Native American Book Club, and I’d love for you to join me on this journey through the rich and diverse world of Native American literature. This group is a space where we can come together to explore Native culture through the power of storytelling.
We’ll dive into a variety of books each month—everything from historical accounts that highlight Native culture and heritage to captivating fiction written by Native authors. Whether you're already passionate about Native literature or you're just looking to learn more, there’s something for everyone here.
To make things even more interactive, we’ve set up a Facebook group where we’ll host discussions, share our favorite quotes, and exchange ideas. The group is also where we’ll be hosting monthly book giveaways, so be sure to check in at the start of each month for your chance to win some exciting reads.
Our discussions will be fun, laid-back, and engaging, giving everyone a chance to share their thoughts and insights. Plus, we’ll have author interviews, book discussions, and more, making this a space to not only enjoy great stories but also dive deep into the perspectives and experiences that shape them.
Whether you're here to learn, make new friends, or just enjoy a fantastic book, I’m so happy to have you with us. Let’s get started, and I can’t wait to see where this journey through Native American literature takes us!
Join the club, hop into the Facebook group, and let’s read together!
Last Updated on January 2, 2025 by Paul G
Glen D McKinney
says:I have always been interested in the various nation’s and tribes . My great grandmother was 1/2 half OSAGE and my Grandmother was either Choctaw or Cherokee . How ever her sister is apparently on the Cherokee rolls. They lived in the Missouri Ozarks . TEXAS Co. Missouri did not recognize Indians until 1924. All though there all kinds of Indian names of rivers, and area’s. And no reservation. I lived in Washington State . And knew Indians from and friends from several tribes and reservations I knew the last full blooded. Snoqualmie Indian MOSES. That was before the tribe. Was recognized back in the late 1970’s . I taught a Sun Day school class on the MUCKELSHOOT 1959-60. A lady that was like my 2 Nd mother was a CHEHALIS. I was a Deputy Sheriff in KING Co WA and knew YAKIMA, PUYALLUP, NISQUALLY, . I also was a FERRY C.O WA Deputy and worked with the COLVILLE Tribe.Knew (2) B.I.A, Agents from the QUINALUT tribe. I got to personally to know (1) of the Chiefs from the NEZ PERCE at LAPWAI ID. When I was an ALASKA St TPR I went to many villages in the S.E. ALASKA I help support a LAKOTA church om the PINE RIDGE RES, S.D. I care about the Indian’s , How badly the RES’S are treated and all the alcohol and drug addiction
Glen D McKinney
says:I have always been interested in the various Indian matins and tribes. My great grand mother was 1/2 OSAGE my grand mother was Choctaw but her sister is registered with the Cherokee .
Jeb Schenck
says:BTW, I enjoy your comments, info, background. Glad to see it done.
JS
Jeb Schenck
says:Hi Paul,
with the Book Club, George Abeyta (Eastern Shoshone) and I are wrapping up a book together on Pow Wow dancers, However, I’m an old white guy—George has done about half of the text and the other is in the native voice of the dancers, so misinterpretations/representations are reduced. We co wrote only the Shoshone history (a short one) and I wrote the preface. Would our book still qualify? (Lots of photos in a very different style.
Paul G
says:Please send me a message – [email protected]. I’d love to learn more!