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From: Dian Curtis Regan <regan>
Date: Sun, 31 Oct 99 22:20:53 -0400
I'm currently reading THE WITCH OF GOINGSNAKE and Other Stories by Cherokee author, Robert J. Conley. Although the book was published by a small press (University of Oklahoma Press) and marketed to adults, I think it would make a fine addition to any library YA collection.
In the foreword, Wilma P. Mankiller, Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation, writes: "Much has been written about the Cherokee people. Not enough has been written *by* the Cherokee people. The subtle nuances of language, the memories of tribal life, the strong sense of the past and its integration with the present are lost even to the most gifted non-Cherokee writer."
As a former artist-in-residence for the state of Oklahoma, I met many Native Americans in the program who were sculptors, writers, poets, storytellers, and artists, however they weren't specifically writing or illustrating for young readers.
I remember being so impressed with several artists' work, I encouraged them to send portfolios to children's book publishers. But, perhaps interested publishers need to do the contacting. A good place to start would be the Oklahoma Center for Poets and Writers: http://poetsandwriters.okstate.edu.
Dian
Dian Curtis Regan Puerto La Cruz, Venezuela www.diancurtisregan.com
Received on Sun 31 Oct 1999 08:20:53 PM CST
Date: Sun, 31 Oct 99 22:20:53 -0400
I'm currently reading THE WITCH OF GOINGSNAKE and Other Stories by Cherokee author, Robert J. Conley. Although the book was published by a small press (University of Oklahoma Press) and marketed to adults, I think it would make a fine addition to any library YA collection.
In the foreword, Wilma P. Mankiller, Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation, writes: "Much has been written about the Cherokee people. Not enough has been written *by* the Cherokee people. The subtle nuances of language, the memories of tribal life, the strong sense of the past and its integration with the present are lost even to the most gifted non-Cherokee writer."
As a former artist-in-residence for the state of Oklahoma, I met many Native Americans in the program who were sculptors, writers, poets, storytellers, and artists, however they weren't specifically writing or illustrating for young readers.
I remember being so impressed with several artists' work, I encouraged them to send portfolios to children's book publishers. But, perhaps interested publishers need to do the contacting. A good place to start would be the Oklahoma Center for Poets and Writers: http://poetsandwriters.okstate.edu.
Dian
Dian Curtis Regan Puerto La Cruz, Venezuela www.diancurtisregan.com
Received on Sun 31 Oct 1999 08:20:53 PM CST
