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1
Classic novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald.
Set in the Jazz Age on Long Island.
Features narrator Nick Carraway's perspective.
Explores themes of love and obsession.
Inspired by Fitzgerald's real-life romance.
Includes iconic cover art by Francis Cugat.
Complete and unabridged original edition.
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Finalist for the National Book Award for Poetry.
Explores identity and dual citizenship of Native Americans.
Innovative text combining various poetic forms and styles.
Confronts U.S. government language and historical treaties.
Personal narrative intertwined with broader cultural themes.
Introduces Layli Long Soldier as a significant voice.
Encourages learning and sharing across generations and languages.
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Beautifully illustrated edition by Joy Harjo
Explores grief and loss with tenderness
Evocative watercolor art by Dana Tiger
Celebrates mother-daughter relationships
Honors life, love, and memory
Comforting and moving poetic prose
A guide through unbearable loss
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Wise and powerful poetry by Joy Harjo.
First Native American Poet Laureate of the USA.
Explores themes of displacement and resilience.
Blends personal experiences with tribal histories.
Celebrates the beauty of her homeland.
Encourages reflections on renewed beginnings.
A nationally best-selling poetry collection.
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Winner of the 2021 Pulitzer Prize in Poetry
Finalist for the 2020 National Book Award
Explores desire and erasure in intimate language
Celebrates bodies of indigenous, Latinx, and black women
Combines pleasure, tenderness, grief, and joy
Challenges American narratives and historical erasure
Creates a powerful vision of love and future
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Comprehensive anthology of Native Nations poetry.
Includes over 160 diverse poets' works.
Features nearly 100 indigenous nations' literary traditions.
Introductions from prominent contributing editors.
Showcases traditional oral literature and emerging voices.
Celebrates centuries of indigenous poetic heritage.
Essential for understanding American poetry's foundation.
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Fast-paced collection of Mojave life narratives.
Explores family dynamics and addiction themes.
Darkly humorous poems with vivid imagery.
Features a blend of mythology and personal stories.
Written by acclaimed poet Natalie Diaz.
Illuminates the complexities of love and loss.
Preserves and celebrates the Mojave culture.
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Classic Native American literature by Leslie Marmon Silko.
Blends stories, poetry, and autobiographical passages.
Influenced by traditional oral tales from Laguna Pueblo.
Explores themes of memory, identity, and alienation.
Includes new introduction and unpublished photographs.
Examines storytelling's role in cultural identity.
Highlights myth, ritual, and oral tradition's importance.
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Collection of two best-selling poetry books.
63 beautifully illustrated poems throughout the volume.
Features Lament for Confederation by Chief Dan George.
Poetic and spiritual messages for all readers.
Celebrates Native heritage and cultural wisdom.
Acclaimed poet and philosopher, Chief Dan George.
Perfect for fans of poetry and spirituality.
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Powerful debut by Layli Long Soldier.
Explores Native American identity and language.
Innovative blend of poetry and prose.
Confronts U.S. government's historical language.
Reflects personal and cultural duality.
Engages with themes of motherhood and education.
Introduces a major new literary voice.
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Debut poetry collection by Jake Skeets
Winner of 2021 Kate Tufts Discovery Award
Explores themes of queer eros and identity
Vivid portrayal of New Mexico landscapes
Recognized as a best poetry book of 2019
Rooted in Navajo history and thought
Defiantly vulnerable and ambitious poetic voice
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Celebrates Native American culture and oral traditions.
Pulitzer Prize-winning author N. Scott Momaday.
Reflects on the connection to American land.
Weaves personal stories with ancestral heritage.
Emphasizes the Earth's sacredness and beauty.
A passionate call for environmental preservation.
A must-read for nature lovers and activists.
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Innovative poetry by Sherwin Bitsui.
Explores Navajo history and tradition.
Rich, flowing language with vivid imagery.
Captivating journey through the American Southwest.
Haunting and raw voice of modern poetry.
Award-winning author of Flood Song.
Ideal for serious poetry enthusiasts.
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Award-winning Anishinaabe author Kimberly Blaeser.
Explores themes of ancestry and wilderness.
Collection of lyrical and narrative poems.
Traces Native American inheritances in modern society.
Vivid imagery of tribal history and family rituals.
Engages readers with complex cultural narratives.
Part of the Earthworks series of literature.
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Explores Canyon de Chelly's rich cultural heritage.
Poet Laura Tohe shares profound reflections and stories.
Beautiful photography reveals the canyon's mystical essence.
Combines history, tradition, and modern experiences.
Offers a unique perspective through Diné eyes.
Invites readers into a world of harmony.
A captivating tribute to nature's haunting beauty.
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New poetry collection by Sherwin Bitsui.
Explores landscape, time, and cultures.
Combines Native traditions with urban experiences.
Imagery blends surrealism and accessibility.
Filled with Dine (Navajo) myths and customs.
Acclaimed work recognized by literary communities.
Resonates with themes of identity and belonging.
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Celebrates Joy Harjo's fifty-year poetry career.
Features fifty selected poems from various stages.
Includes insightful notes on each poem.
Blends musicality, intimacy, and political depth.
Incorporates ancestral memory and tribal histories.
Reflects on contemporary themes of home and loss.
Offers a compassionate voice for today's challenges.
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Explores mixed-blood Native American identity and heritage.
Unique perspective from a young Janice Gould.
Innovative use of sonnet form in storytelling.
Captures emotional terrain of adolescence and family.
Addresses themes of love, loss, and identity.
Interweaves personal history with cultural memories.
A blend of hope, despair, and introspection.
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A classic Native American literature masterpiece.
Combines short stories and poetry seamlessly.
Influenced by traditional oral tales and memories.
Explores themes of identity and cultural memory.
Offers insight into Native American spirituality.
Includes a new introduction by Leslie Marmon Silko.
A rich blend of genres and storytelling traditions.
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Finalist for the 2024 National Book Award.
Powerful poetry and prose about Indigenous identity.
Explores themes of adoption and inheritance.
Intimate narrative of an adopted Indigenous child.
Collage of oral histories and family lore.
Unique nonlinear, patchwork storytelling style.
Crafted by the talented m.s. RedCherries.
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Sixth poetry collection by Elise Paschen.
Explores Osage heritage and history themes.
Addresses the dark period of “The Reign of Terror.”
Weaves nature, beauty, and horror into narratives.
Features innovative forms and overlapping storytelling.
Includes significant Osage language components.
Captivates with emotional intensity and identity exploration.
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Explores effects of Indian boarding school policies.
Focuses on poet's great grandfather's life story.
Incorporates Alutiiq language and storytelling traditions.
Acts as a witness and reclamation of history.
Award-winning poetry recognized by Colorado Book Award.
Finalist for the prestigious Griffin International Poetry Prize.
Crafts a unique vision of Native identity and heritage.
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A powerful collection of Native American poetry.
Explores joys and struggles of everyday life.
Reflects on historical events and cultural memories.
Features musical elements like stomp dance songs.
Written by the first Native American Poet Laureate.
Celebrated for its resilience and emotional depth.
Finalist for the prestigious Griffin Poetry Prize.
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Debut collection by Dena'ina poet Annie Wenstrup.
Explores personal history through imagined museum spaces.
Curates connections with artifacts of everyday life.
Features Ggugguyni, the Dena'ina Raven, as a guide.
Poems reclaim and reinterpret Indigenous narratives and mythos.
Meticulously crafted, encouraging readers to reflect deeply.
Invites exploration of identity and cultural dissonance.
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Celebrates Native American culture and oral traditions.
Reflects on deep connection to the American landscape.
Features poetic prose from Pulitzer Prize winner Momaday.
Warns about the dangers facing our endangered planet.
Encourages readers to honor and protect the earth.
Shares stories passed down through generations.
Offers a declaration of belonging to the land.
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Debut poetry collection by Natalie Diaz.
Explores Mojave life and family narratives.
Darkly humorous and richly lyrical poems.
Features themes of addiction and struggle.
Invokes cultural figures and mythological references.
Vivid imagery and emotional depth throughout.
Author committed to preserving the Mojave language.
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Beloved volume by Joy Harjo, Native American poet.
Originally published in 1983, now a classic.
Explores intimate moments of womanhood powerfully.
Captures despair and imprisonment of women.
Highlights awakenings, strength, and love in women.
Perfect for poetry lovers and enthusiasts alike.
A must-read for understanding women's experiences.
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Award-winning poetry book from The New York Times.
Explores the creation of the world through language.
Features the epic Mayan tale, Popol Vuh.
First translation back into verse by Michael Bazzett.
Captures the essence of a living cultural tradition.
Accessible and poetic rendition for modern readers.
Part of the Seedbank series of world literature.
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Award-winning poetry by Joy Harjo.
Explores resilience and human struggles.
Rich historical references and memories.
Features musical elements: stomp dances, blues, jazz.
Reflects on the Trail of Tears journey.
Celebrates lost ancestors and cultural heritage.
Critically acclaimed by San Francisco Chronicle.
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Collection of traditional and contemporary Native American works.
Features diverse voices from various tribes and backgrounds.
Explores themes of nature, love, and identity.
Includes both lyrical songs and poignant poetry.
Showcases rich cultural heritage and modern experiences.
Ideal for poetry lovers and cultural enthusiasts.
Captures profound Native American perspectives on life.
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