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#NotYourPrincess: Voices of Native American Women

Compiled by Lisa Charleyboy, Mary Beth Leatherdale

This diverse collection of art, essays, poems, quotations, and interviews amplifies the voices of Native American women as they affirm themselves and their sisters and acknowledge the impact of painful personal and cultural histories. Many of the women acknowledge physical and sexual violence; because they are Native and because they are women, they know racism and sexism as relentless. Through their art and writing, they defy and challenge stereotypes that label Native American women “princesses” or “costumes.” Their pieces are also bursting with positive truths, cultural pride, and courage. These women are artists, writers, physicians, athletes, scholars, and more who address the lasting harm caused by colonialism and other crimes against Indigenous peoples, and who continue to support one another and thrive today. ©2017 Cooperative Children's Book Center

CCBC Age Recommendation: Age 12 and older
Age Range: Grades 6-8 (Ages 11-13) Grades 9-12 (Age 14 and older)
Formats: Biography, Autobiography and Memoir Poetry Short Stories
Subjects: Anthologies First/Native Nations Girls and Women Racism Resiliency Sexism Violence
Diversity subject: Indigenous

Publisher: Annick
Publish Year: 2017
Pages: 109
ISBN: 9781554519576

CCBC Location: Non-Fiction, 971 Charleyboy