author Diane Wilson explores the work of several modern Dakota people who are continuing to raise beloved children: Gabrielle Tateyuskanskan

the great flood

she feels lonely and out of place

the seductive energy of the animal world

It is an exquisitely told story of a boy on the cusp of manhood who seeks justice and understanding in the wake of a terrible crime that upends and forever transforms his family

Bury My Heart at Chuck E. Cheese's Cree author Diane Wilson explores theWhy is there no Native woman David Sedaris? Or Native Anne Lamott? Humor categories in publishing are packed with books by funny women and humorous sociocultural political commentarybut no Native women. There are presumably more important concerns in Indian Country. More important than humor? Among the Din Navajo, a ceremony is held in honor of a baby's first laugh. While the context is different, it nonetheless reminds us that laughter is precious,