Walking on Earth and Touching the Sky: Poetry and Prose by Lakota Youth at Red Cloud Indian School

Synopsis

Walking on Earth and Touching the Sky is an exceptional poetry collection written by Lakota students in the fifth, sixth, seventh, and eighth grades at Red Cloud Indian School on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota—founded in 1888 at the request of Chief Red Cloud of the Oglala Lakota. The poems in this collection enable readers to learn about the unique lives and heritage of students growing up in very distinctive circumstances and straddling cultures. Compiled by Timothy P. McLaughlin, a teacher at the school, and working with school administrators, this book contains never-before-published artworks by award-winning artist S. D. Nelson. &“This is an important collection that offers opportunities for insight into a culture that has too often been either ignored or misunderstood.&” —Booklist (Starred Review) &“A moving, fascinating glimpse across cultures. Vivid, polychromatic illustrations by Nelson accompany the students&’ evocative works.&” —Kirkus Reviews &“As a collection, the poems present an interesting, eye-opening look at the Lakota culture, which is one that is often overlooked. The paintings by S.D. Nelson are gorgeous and vibrant.&” —Library Media Connection

Copyright:

2012

Book Details

Book Quality:

Publisher Quality

ISBN-13:

9781683357681

Related ISBNs:

9781419701795

Publisher:

ABRAMS, Inc.

Date of Addition:

09/24/25

Copyrighted By:

Timothy P. McLaughlin

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Has Image Descriptions:

No

Categories:

Children's Books, Nonfiction, Poetry

Grade Levels:

Kindergarten, First grade, Second grade, Third grade, Fourth grade, Fifth grade, Pre-Kindergarten

Reading Age:

1–10

Submitted By:

Bookshare Staff

Usage Restrictions:

This is a copyrighted book.