Ella Cara Deloria : Dakota language protector / Diane Wilson ; [illustrations, Tashia Hart].

Author/creator Wilson, Diane, 1954- author.
Other author Hart, Tashia illustrator.
Format Book
PublicationMinneapolis, MN : Wise Ink Creative Publishing, [2020]
Copyright Date©2020
Description52 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm.
Subjects

SeriesMinnesota Native American lives series
Minnesota Native American lives series. ^A1446623
Contents Introduction -- The Dakota way of life -- Learning new ways -- Living in two cultures -- Becoming a storyteller -- Staying true to herself -- A good relative -- Ideas for writing and discussion -- Ideas for visual projects -- Ideas for further learning -- Timeline -- About the author -- About the illustrator -- About the series editors.
Abstract "Ella Cara Deloria loved to listen to her family tell stories in the Dakota language. She recorded many American Indian peoples' stories and languages and shared them with everyone. She helped protect her people's language for future generations and also wrote stories of her own. Her story is a Minnesota Native American life."--Provided by publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references.
Awards noteAmerican Indian Youth Literature Honor, Middle School, 2022
Genre/formBiographies.
Genre/formJuvenile works.
Genre/formBiographies.
LCCN 2020913755
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