Chickasaw storyteller Glenda Galvan preserves the ancient and vital art of First American storytelling in a collection of stories drawn from Chickasaw oral tradition. Presented as children’s stories told in English and Chickasaw, the Chikasha Stories series introduces the spirit Chickasaw people share with animals and nature, explores our culture, and shares our beliefs about Aba' Binni'li, creator of all things. Award-winning Chickasaw artist Jeannie Barbour brings the traditional Chickasaw stories to life. The three titles of the series are Chikasha Stories, Volume One: Shared Spirit, Chikasha Stories, Volume Two: Shared Voices, and Chikasha Stories Volume Three: Shared Wisdom. Readers can also get the interactive app based on the award-winning Chikasha Stories, Volume One: Shared Spirit, narrated in English and Chickasaw.
About the Author
Author
Glenda A. Galvan was born into the Fox Clan of the Chickasaw and is her clan’s storyteller. She often travels to share her traditional tribal stories. She holds a bachelor’s degree in education from the University of Oklahoma, and is manager and curator of the Chickasaw White House museum and historical site at Emet, Oklahoma.
Illustrated by
Jeannie Barbour, Chickasaw historian, artist, and author, is active in Native American issues including protection of Southeastern tribal culture and artifacts. Her award winning illustrations and writing have been featured in exhibitions and books.
Awards
Oklahoma Book Award
Moonbeam Award
Book Details
Pages: 96
ISBN: 9781935684091
Weight: 2.75 lb
Publisher: White Dog Press
Publication date: 2013-10-01
Dimensions: 12(l) x 9(w) x 1(d)
BISAC 1: JUV083070
BISAC 2: JNF076010
BISAC 3: JUV011040
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Oklahoma Book Award
Moonbeam Award