The Lost Journals of Sacajewea

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Award-winning author of Perma Red, which was called “boldly drawn and passionate” by Louise Erdrich and widely reviewed by NPR, TODAY.com, USA Today, the San Francisco Chronicle, the Seattle Times, the Minneapolis Star Tribune, among othersStrong blurbs from Ted Kooser, Adrianne Harun, Susan Power, Smith Henderson and Chris DombrowskiThe novel’s reclamation of American mythological figure Sacajewea and its brutal representation of the destructive impact of colonization—as well as its depiction of Native communities and individuals before making first contact with white men—is singular, striking, and will appeal to a wide and curious audienceHundreds of thousands of third-through-sixth graders across the country are taught about Sacajewea each year, she represents a historical figure controlled by the white gaze and colonization, and during a time when writers and artists are reclaiming their cultures, identities, and histories, The Lost Journals of Sacajewea will be widely celebrated