Anooj Inaajimod

Anooj InaajimodPresented in the Ojibwe language, these charming and original stories bring to life the creative genius of some of Ojibwe countrys most gifted storytellers. In this anthology of twenty three charming and original stories, people get into and out of trouble, make and solve problems, and have funny and surprising adventures. The tellings range from hilarious personal reminiscences to legendary exploits. From the true story of a family that raised a fawn

metaphor that makes her work both profound and accessible

the Seven Grandfathers and the little boy

heartwarming love letter to her family and friends on the Turtle Mountain Ojibwe reservation

and the emotional forces that help forge Native American identities

work customarily done by women

in themselves

Staples's work is emotional without being sentimental

born in 1867

“Erdrich continues her excellent storytelling

A History of Kindness is a series of oracles rising from the page born out of a life of listening

Child writes of men knocking rice at wild rice camps

complicated relationships are set into motion