[Libs-Or] Native American literary organization announces awards

[Katie Anderson]

Wordcraft Circle of Native Writers and Storytellers has just released their list of annual honors and awards<http://www.wordcraftcircle.org/honors>. This list may be a good tool for developing a collection of culturally appropriate Native American materials. In addition to the typical awards like best fiction, non-fiction, and children's books, you will also find best album, best film, best publisher, and best blogger!

Some of these items may be difficult to find. Therefore, in most cases, Wordcraft has provided links to where you can purchase them. Here is the link: http://www.wordcraftcircle.org/honors

Enjoy,
Katie

Katie Anderson, Library Development Services
* Youth Services Consultant * Oregon Center for the Book Coordinator *
Oregon State Library, 250 Winter St. NE, Salem, OR 97301
katie.anderson at state.or.us<mailto:katie.anderson at state.or.us>, 503-378-2528


Fiction: Geary Hobson, Plan of Jars And Other Stories

Non-Fiction: Lois Red Elk, Our Blood Remembers

Poetry: Alice Azure, Games of Transformations

Film: Diane Glancy, Dome of Heaven

Children's Literature: Tim Tingle, Saltypie: A Choctaw Journey From Darkness Into Light

Academic: Jodi Byrd, The Transit of Empire: Indigenous Critiques of Colonialism

Performer: James Luna

Album: Radmilla Cody, Shi Kehyah: Songs for the People

History: Betty Donohue, Bradford's Indian Book: Being the True Roote & Rise of American Letters as Revealed by the Native Text Embedded in Of Plimoth Plantation

Publisher: Mongrel Empire, Jeanetta Calhoun Mish

Blogger: Debbie Reese, American Indians In Children's Literature

Drama: Kim Blaeser, The Museum At Red Earth

Genre (Historical Fiction): Murv Jacobs, Debbie Duval, James Murray, Secret History of the Cherokees

Genre (Mystery): Sara Hoklotubbe, The American Cafe

Genre (Literary Criticism): Penelope Myrtle Kelsey, Maurice Kenny: Celebration of a Mohawk Writer

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General and Specialty Awards

LF3 Memorial Award (Wordcrafter of the Year): Arigon Starr
For her work with the Indigenous Narratives Collective in trying to bring more attention to the work of Native American comic book artists and graphic novelists and connect with our youth and communities by tapping into the artistic spirit coupled with good storytelling.
MORE INFORMATION HERE<http://www.arigonstarr.com>

Bright Star Award (Youth of the Year): Stephanie Padilla and Pamela Lujan
For their support of Wordcraft Circle and embodying our vision for the future.

Sovereign Nation of the Year: Oneida Nation
For their long-time commitment to supporting the voices of Native people, especially through their arts initiatives in and around the Oneida Nation.
MORE INFORMATION HERE<http://www.oneidaindiannation.com>

Pathfinder Award: Sovereign Erotics - Qwo-li Driskill, Deborah Miranda, Daniel Heath Justice
For pushing the boundaries of Native literature by exploring new topics and blazing a trail for the next generation of writers and storytellers.
READ MORE AND BUY HERE<http://www.uapress.arizona.edu/Books/bid2298.htm>

Editor of the Year: Alison Hedge Coke, Sing: Poetry for the Indigenous Americas
READ MORE AND BUY HERE<http://www.uapress.arizona.edu/Books/bid2299.htm>


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