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Whisper to the Sky
Book One of a new Hi-Lo series: Sydney's Journey: Sydney never thought she would be the new girl at school, but when she moves to Minneapolis, everything changes. At her old school on the reservation, almost all the kids were Native, and she was known as a tough bully. Now, at her new school, which has only a few Native kids, she wonders if she will fit in. On the first day of school, it doesn’t take Sidney long to realize she stands out like a sore thumb. After accidentally bumping into a classmate in the hall, the bullying begins, and it’s aimed right at Sydney. Although Sydney was used to being the bully at her old school, the tables have turned, and she is now on the other side. A chance encounter with a boy in the lunchroom turns into a close friendship. Her new friend Finn, who is gay, is also the target of bullies. Sydney begins to feel ashamed of her past behavior. Before she can begin the journey to self-forgiveness, Sydney realizes that she must make amends with the girl she had bullied at her old school.
Native Writers Voices of Power
Learn about the life events and aspirations that shaped the voices of ten influential Native writers, whose novels, short stories and plays encompass the soul of Native life. Learn how these writers draw from personal experience to create situations and characters that are entertaining and poignant. Featured writers include: Sherman Alexie (Spokane/Coeur d'Alene) Marilyn Dumont (Cree/Métis) Joseph Boyden (Cree/Métis) Louise Erdrich (Ojibwa) Joseph Bruchac (Abenaki) Tomson Highway (Cree) Maria Campbell (Métis) N. Scott Momaday (Kiowa/Cherokee) Nicola Campbell (Interior Salish of Nle7kepmx Tim Tingle (Choctaw) [Thompson] and Nsilx [Okanagan]/Métis) Many individuals portrayed in the Native Trailblazers series surmounted adversity and humble beginnings in their journey for personal success. The Trailblazer books feature positive role models for Native students while providing non-Native students with a view of Indigenous people today.
Nowhere to Hide
Autumn Dawn is sick of being bullied at school. It's not her fault that she doesn't learn as fast as the other kids or that she speaks a little differently. Her home life isn't much better. Ever since Autumn?s dad left, her mother can't cope, so Autumn has to care for her baby brother and do all the housework. Her mother hasn't even noticed the problems her daughter is dealing with. When Autumn's Ojibwa aunt comes to visit, she recognizes Autumn's dyslexia and speech problems. Can Aunt Jessie build a bridge between mother and daughter and give Autumn the confidence she needs to move past her challenges?
Finding Grace
Autumn Dawn has learned to deal with her dyslexia and her life is starting to look better, but a horrible accident threatens to change everything. When her mother and brother are crossing a street, they are accidentally hit by a car. Autumn’ s little brother is unharmed, but her mother ends up in intensive care. Autumn’ s father, who had walked away from his family and left them to fend for themselves, is now back in their lives and trying to make amends. When Autumn’s mom is released from the hospital, she still needs help, so Autumn’s dad moves back home. Issues such as dyslexia, parental separation, young love, forgiveness, and trust—which are also prevalent in Native communities—are seen from the perspective of a teen living on an Indian reservation. • This is the third and final book about Native teen Autumn Dawn, preceded by Nowhere to Hide and Autumn’s Dawn.
Native Elders
In Indigenous cultures, elders serve as a bridge across time: they are connected to the past, they live in the present and they offer wisdom for the future. In these fascinating biographical essays, twelve First Nation and Native American elders share stories from their lives and tell what it was like to live in a time before television, cell phones and video games. Their stories explain how their humble childhoods shaped the adults they became and the lessons they share as elders. All the elders profiled work to ensure that their Native culture is passed down to members of their tribe. Settle in with this book and “listen” to the stories of these elders’ lives. As you take in their history, you just might gain wisdom that could make a difference in your own life.
Yesterday's Rain: Sydney's Journey: BookTwo
A PathFInders Hi-Lo Novel. This story examines the effects of bullying on teens and emphasizes acceptance of those who are different. In Book Two of the Sydeny's Journey series, Sydney is still working through her guilt over being a bully at her previous school on the White Earth Reservation. When she accidently takes a punch in the face that was aimed at her gay friend, everyone expects her to fight back, but her response is totally unexpected. Bullies can change, as Sydney proves at her new school. Can Sydney help her best friend heal an old friendship by demonstrating forgiveness?
Faye and the Dangerous Journey
Twelve-year-old Faye and her family must travel a long distance to receive money from the U.S. government, but when they arrive, they are told there is no money. This historical fiction about the Ojibwe Removal of 1850, known as the Sandy Lake Tragedy, shows the terrible history through the eyes of one child.
A Quiet Storm
In book three of the Sydney’s Journey series, Sydney has at last come to terms with the anguish of being a bully and being bullied herself. But when her boyfriend reveals that he is looking forward to going away to college, another issue arises: her deep separation anxiety. Sydney retreats into herself and pushes her boyfriend and others away. Luckily, her best friend points out that her response is not healthy. Sydney decides to attend a Native women’s sharing circle with her mother. Here Sydney realizes that the quiet storm troubling her heart can finally be healed.
Yesterday's Rain
Sydney is slowly adjusting to her new school and is not being bullied as much, but her gay friend is not so lucky. When a punch aimed at her friend, mistakenly hits Sydney in the face, everyone is surprised at her reaction.
Native Actors and Filmmakers: Visual Storytellers
Discover the unique lives and career paths of twelve Native people who are actively working in the complex entertainment industry of motion pictures, television, or digital productions. They work both in front of or behind the camera as either an actor, director, producer, writer, cinematographer, or editor; in some cases, in multiple roles. These biographies include realistic descriptions of what each member of a production team does, as well as advice on what it takes to get started in the entertainment business. A glossary highlights the terminology used in TV/movie production, and a list of resources provides a variety of ways to obtain additional information about the industry.Featured ...
