Indigenous Voices – I Blame My Shelf

Indigenous Poetry

November is Native American heritage month! I love reading books by Indigenous authors all year long, but this month I decided to foray into poetry by Indigenous writers. I’ve read some really wonderful collections that celebrate the breadth and diversity of the Indigenous experience with beautiful imagery and sharp prose. If you’re looking for some quick reads that reallyContinue reading “Indigenous Poetry”

The Removed

A terrible tragedy echoes into the lives of each member of a Cherokee family in this lyrical, spare story. After their 15-year-old son Ray Ray is murdered by a police officer, Maria tries to keep the family together, even as her husband battles Alzheimer’s, her youngest son battles addiction, and her daughter becomes obsessed withContinue reading “The Removed”