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Black Elk's Vision: A Lakota Story (2010)

by S.D. Nelson(Favorite Author)

3.73 of 5 Votes: 4

ISBN

0810983990 (ISBN13: 9780810983991)

languge

English

genre

History & Biography

publisher

Harry N. Abrams

review 1: Nelson uses Black Elk’s own words and other historical documentation to really relay the situation he would have faced growing up as a Native American during the late 1800s and early 1900s from his perspective. It includes an index, notes, bibliography, timeline, author’s note and an about section. It also has a few real photos mixed in with the pencil and acrylic paintings. For children, I think it is important to discuss preconceived notions of Native Americans they have and whether or not they hold true and/ or ever have. Another interesting discussion would be to ask why they believe the U.S. did this to these people.
review 2: This picture book is a great history of Lakota medicine man, Black Elk. We loved the mix of beautiful artwork with real ph... moreotos throughout to help us get to know the history of the Lakota people. My son, 7, did not like all of the war, fighting and death that the book details, but he agreed that he is glad to know the history of what happened. Black Elk's vision is definitely one that can be shared amongst all and continue to hope for the tree of life not destruction. I also enjoyed the author's notes at the end of the book to get a different perspective on Black Elk's vision as well as thoughts about the book. Another great 2013 Sequoyah Book selection. less

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