{"id":5749,"date":"2024-10-18T19:12:32","date_gmt":"2024-10-18T19:12:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/blog\/?p=5749"},"modified":"2024-10-18T19:12:32","modified_gmt":"2024-10-18T19:12:32","slug":"chickasaw-presss-most-beloved-books","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/blog\/2024\/10\/chickasaw-presss-most-beloved-books\/","title":{"rendered":"Chickasaw Press’s most-beloved books"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

For readers of all ages!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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We’re excited to be the new distributor\u00a0of Chickasaw Press<\/a>, the only publisher in the so-called United States owned and operated by an Indigenous Nation. Based in Ada, Oklahoma, the press offers a literary, scholarly, and accessible outlet for the work of Chickasaw authors, academics, and culture bearers, exercising intellectual sovereignty through ethical and culturally appropriate publication practices.\u00a0Learn more about them<\/a>\u00a0on our site, and check out\u00a0a few of their most popular titles\u2014for both kids and grown folks\u2014below!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Otis W. Leader: The Ideal American Doughboy<\/a><\/em> by\u00a0Sarah Elisabeth Sawyer<\/a><\/strong>
Amid the growing tensions of WWI, Otis W. Leader\u2014a thirty-five-year-old widower of Chickasaw, Choctaw, Cherokee, and Irish descent\u2014left behind three children, his job, and his home in Oklahoma to enlist in the Army. Assigned to the First Division of the American Expeditionary Forces, he was chosen to represent the \u201cIdeal American Doughboy,\u201d and lived up to that title, earning honors like the Croix de Guerre, two Silver Stars, a Congressional Gold Medal, and a Purple Heart. An uplifting story in Leader\u2019s own words of endurance, bravery, and perseverance on the infamous Western Front.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Mission to Space<\/a><\/em> by John Herrington<\/a>
<\/strong>First American astronaut John Herrington shares his passion for space travel and his Chickasaw heritage as he gives children a glimpse into his training at NASA and his mission to the International Space Station. Learn what it takes to train for space flight, see the tasks he completed in space, and join him on his spacewalk 220 miles above the earth. This unique children\u2019s book is illustrated with photos from Herrington\u2019s training and space travel and includes an English-to-Chickasaw vocabulary list with space-related terms.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Chickasaw Unconquered & Unconquerable<\/a><\/em> by Amanda Cobb<\/a>, with Jeannie Barbour<\/a> and David Fitzgerald<\/a><\/strong>
The first book published by Chickasaw Press, Chickasaw Unconquered and Unconquerable traces history from our historic Homeland in the Southeast to the thriving nation of today and proves why the Chickasaw people are considered to have one of the most resilient cultures in America. Images by award-winning photographer David G. Fitzgerald and insightful essays by Chickasaw writers Jeannie Barbour, Amanda Cobb-Greetham, and Linda Hogan highlight the incredible story.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Funny Fani’<\/a><\/em> by Wiley Barnes<\/a> and Lokosh (Joshua D. Hinson)<\/a>
<\/strong>In this illustrated children\u2019s book, Funny Fani’ (fuh-NEE’) is a squirrel who loves animals. When she goes on a special trip to the zoo, Fani’ imagines making friends with all of the animals, big and small! Follow Fani’ on a silly rhyming adventure and learn the Chickasaw words for every animal she encounters. For even more animal fun, explore the oversized glossary, discover dozens of interesting animal facts, and learn how certain animals relate to Chickasaw history and culture.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Little Bird<\/a><\/em> by Mary Ruth Barnes<\/a>
<\/strong>This historical novel follows the journey of Esther McLish, a Choctaw-Cherokee woman, after the tragic death of her Chickasaw husband leaves her a widow, just before the birth of their son. Determined to have her son added to the Dawes Rolls, Esther is forced to relive all of her life\u2019s tragedies, as she must repeatedly testify on his behalf before the men of the Dawes Commission, who hardly seem to believe her. Based on accounts of real people and events from the days of Indian Territory, Little Bird tells the story of one woman\u2019s bravery in the face of heartbreak and misfortune.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Chikasha Chahta okla’at wihat tan\u00f3\u0332wattook (The Migration Story of the Chickasaw and Choctaw People)<\/a><\/em> by Chickasaw Press<\/a> and Lauren John<\/a>
<\/strong>Featuring colorful illustrations, readers of all ages will discover the journey of Chiksa’ and Chahta, while learning our sacred Migration Story in both Chickasaw and English. This book introduces The Nannanoli’ (Story) Series, a line of titles that combine the Chickasaw traditions of language and storytelling. Published in a double-sided book style, this series will allow readers to read through a traditional Chickasaw story in English, flip the book upside down, and then read it again in the Chickasaw language.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Anompolichi: The Wordmaster<\/a><\/em> by Phillip Carroll Morgan<\/a>
<\/strong>When Chickasaw wordmaster Iskifa Ahalopa discovers a shipwrecked Scotsman and his cargo, the king\u2019s goat, washed up on the eastern coast of North America in 1399, he does what any language specialist would do. He sets out in search of someone who can understand the white man\u2019s words. But the trio are quickly plunged into a web of intrigue and danger as they find themselves pitted against a tribal leader intent on dominating the continent. Author Phillip Carroll Morgan takes readers on an adventure in this captivating piece of First American fiction.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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C Is For Chickasaw<\/a><\/em> by Wiley Barnes<\/a> and Aaron K. Long<\/a>
<\/strong>C Is For Chickasaw walks children through the letters of the alphabet, sharing elements of Chickasaw history, language, and culture along the way. Wiley Barnes crafts rhymes to engage younger children\u2019s imaginations and deeper explanations for older readers. Colorful illustrations by Aaron Long reflect elements of Southeastern Indian art. An activities section provides a springboard for discussion and learning.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Want to read more books that preserve, perpetuate, and provide an awareness of Chickasaw history and culture? Explore the full catalog<\/a> of Chickasaw Press titles distributed by Microcosm!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

For readers of all ages! We’re excited to be the new distributor\u00a0of Chickasaw Press, the only publisher in the so-called United States owned and operated by an Indigenous Nation. Based in Ada, Oklahoma, the press offers a literary, scholarly, and accessible outlet for the work of Chickasaw authors, academics, and culture bearers, exercising intellectual sovereignty… Read more »<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[14,12,265],"class_list":["post-5749","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-blogifesto","tag-books","tag-business-of-publishing","tag-chickasaw-press"],"my_excerpt":"\n

For readers of all ages!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

We're excited to be the new distributor\u00a0of Chickasaw Press<\/a>, the only publisher in the so-called United States owned and operated by an Indigenous Nation. Based in Ada, Oklahoma, the press offers a literary, scholarly, and accessible outlet for the work of Chickasaw authors, academics, and culture bearers, exercising intellectual sovereignty through ethical and culturally appropriate publication practices.\u00a0Learn more about them<\/a>\u00a0on our site, and check out\u00a0a few of their most popular titles\u2014for both kids and grown folks\u2014below!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Otis W. Leader: The Ideal American Doughboy<\/a><\/em> by\u00a0Sarah Elisabeth Sawyer<\/a><\/strong>
Amid the growing tensions of WWI, Otis W. Leader\u2014a thirty-five-year-old widower of Chickasaw, Choctaw, Cherokee, and Irish descent\u2014left behind three children, his job, and his home in Oklahoma to enlist in the Army. Assigned to the First Division of the American Expeditionary Forces, he was chosen to represent the \u201cIdeal American Doughboy,\u201d and lived up to that title, earning honors like the Croix de Guerre, two Silver Stars, a Congressional Gold Medal, and a Purple Heart. An uplifting story in Leader\u2019s own words of endurance, bravery, and perseverance on the infamous Western Front.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

\n

Mission to Space<\/a><\/em> by John Herrington<\/a>
<\/strong>First American astronaut John Herrington shares his passion for space travel and his Chickasaw heritage as he gives children a glimpse into his training at NASA and his mission to the International Space Station. Learn what it takes to train for space flight, see the tasks he completed in space, and join him on his spacewalk 220 miles above the earth. This unique children\u2019s book is illustrated with photos from Herrington\u2019s training and space travel and includes an English-to-Chickasaw vocabulary list with space-related terms.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Chickasaw Unconquered & Unconquerable<\/a><\/em> by Amanda Cobb<\/a>, with Jeannie Barbour<\/a> and David Fitzgerald<\/a><\/strong>
The first book published by Chickasaw Press, Chickasaw Unconquered and Unconquerable traces history from our historic Homeland in the Southeast to the thriving nation of today and proves why the Chickasaw people are considered to have one of the most resilient cultures in America. Images by award-winning photographer David G. Fitzgerald and insightful essays by Chickasaw writers Jeannie Barbour, Amanda Cobb-Greetham, and Linda Hogan highlight the incredible story.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

\n

Funny Fani'<\/a><\/em> by Wiley Barnes<\/a> and Lokosh (Joshua D. Hinson)<\/a>
<\/strong>In this illustrated children\u2019s book, Funny Fani' (fuh-NEE') is a squirrel who loves animals. When she goes on a special trip to the zoo, Fani' imagines making friends with all of the animals, big and small! Follow Fani' on a silly rhyming adventure and learn the Chickasaw words for every animal she encounters. For even more animal fun, explore the oversized glossary, discover dozens of interesting animal facts, and learn how certain animals relate to Chickasaw history and culture.<\/p>\n<\/div>

\"\"<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Little Bird<\/a><\/em> by Mary Ruth Barnes<\/a>
<\/strong>This historical novel follows the journey of Esther McLish, a Choctaw-Cherokee woman, after the tragic death of her Chickasaw husband leaves her a widow, just before the birth of their son. Determined to have her son added to the Dawes Rolls, Esther is forced to relive all of her life\u2019s tragedies, as she must repeatedly testify on his behalf before the men of the Dawes Commission, who hardly seem to believe her. Based on accounts of real people and events from the days of Indian Territory, Little Bird tells the story of one woman\u2019s bravery in the face of heartbreak and misfortune.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

\n

Chikasha Chahta okla'at wihat tan\u00f3\u0332wattook (The Migration Story of the Chickasaw and Choctaw People)<\/a><\/em> by Chickasaw Press<\/a> and Lauren John<\/a>
<\/strong>Featuring colorful illustrations, readers of all ages will discover the journey of Chiksa' and Chahta, while learning our sacred Migration Story in both Chickasaw and English. This book introduces The Nannanoli' (Story) Series, a line of titles that combine the Chickasaw traditions of language and storytelling. Published in a double-sided book style, this series will allow readers to read through a traditional Chickasaw story in English, flip the book upside down, and then read it again in the Chickasaw language.<\/p>\n<\/div>

\"\"<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/a><\/figure>
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Anompolichi: The Wordmaster<\/a><\/em> by Phillip Carroll Morgan<\/a>
<\/strong>When Chickasaw wordmaster Iskifa Ahalopa discovers a shipwrecked Scotsman and his cargo, the king\u2019s goat, washed up on the eastern coast of North America in 1399, he does what any language specialist would do. He sets out in search of someone who can understand the white man\u2019s words. But the trio are quickly plunged into a web of intrigue and danger as they find themselves pitted against a tribal leader intent on dominating the continent. Author Phillip Carroll Morgan takes readers on an adventure in this captivating piece of First American fiction.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

\n

C Is For Chickasaw<\/a><\/em> by Wiley Barnes<\/a> and Aaron K. Long<\/a>
<\/strong>C Is For Chickasaw walks children through the letters of the alphabet, sharing elements of Chickasaw history, language, and culture along the way. Wiley Barnes crafts rhymes to engage younger children\u2019s imaginations and deeper explanations for older readers. Colorful illustrations by Aaron Long reflect elements of Southeastern Indian art. An activities section provides a springboard for discussion and learning.<\/p>\n<\/div>

\"\"<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Want to read more books that preserve, perpetuate, and provide an awareness of Chickasaw history and culture? Explore the full catalog<\/a> of Chickasaw Press titles distributed by Microcosm!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","my_excerpt_rendered":"\n

For readers of all ages!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

We’re excited to be the new distributor\u00a0of Chickasaw Press<\/a>, the only publisher in the so-called United States owned and operated by an Indigenous Nation. Based in Ada, Oklahoma, the press offers a literary, scholarly, and accessible outlet for the work of Chickasaw authors, academics, and culture bearers, exercising intellectual sovereignty through ethical and culturally appropriate publication practices.\u00a0Learn more about them<\/a>\u00a0on our site, and check out\u00a0a few of their most popular titles\u2014for both kids and grown folks\u2014below!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\"<\/figure>
\n

Otis W. Leader: The Ideal American Doughboy<\/a><\/em> by\u00a0Sarah Elisabeth Sawyer<\/a><\/strong>
Amid the growing tensions of WWI, Otis W. Leader\u2014a thirty-five-year-old widower of Chickasaw, Choctaw, Cherokee, and Irish descent\u2014left behind three children, his job, and his home in Oklahoma to enlist in the Army. Assigned to the First Division of the American Expeditionary Forces, he was chosen to represent the \u201cIdeal American Doughboy,\u201d and lived up to that title, earning honors like the Croix de Guerre, two Silver Stars, a Congressional Gold Medal, and a Purple Heart. An uplifting story in Leader\u2019s own words of endurance, bravery, and perseverance on the infamous Western Front.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

\n

Mission to Space<\/a><\/em> by John Herrington<\/a>
<\/strong>First American astronaut John Herrington shares his passion for space travel and his Chickasaw heritage as he gives children a glimpse into his training at NASA and his mission to the International Space Station. Learn what it takes to train for space flight, see the tasks he completed in space, and join him on his spacewalk 220 miles above the earth. This unique children\u2019s book is illustrated with photos from Herrington\u2019s training and space travel and includes an English-to-Chickasaw vocabulary list with space-related terms.<\/p>\n<\/div>

\"\"<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/figure>
\n

Chickasaw Unconquered & Unconquerable<\/a><\/em> by Amanda Cobb<\/a>, with Jeannie Barbour<\/a> and David Fitzgerald<\/a><\/strong>
The first book published by Chickasaw Press, Chickasaw Unconquered and Unconquerable traces history from our historic Homeland in the Southeast to the thriving nation of today and proves why the Chickasaw people are considered to have one of the most resilient cultures in America. Images by award-winning photographer David G. Fitzgerald and insightful essays by Chickasaw writers Jeannie Barbour, Amanda Cobb-Greetham, and Linda Hogan highlight the incredible story.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

\n

Funny Fani’<\/a><\/em> by Wiley Barnes<\/a> and Lokosh (Joshua D. Hinson)<\/a>
<\/strong>In this illustrated children\u2019s book, Funny Fani’ (fuh-NEE’) is a squirrel who loves animals. When she goes on a special trip to the zoo, Fani’ imagines making friends with all of the animals, big and small! Follow Fani’ on a silly rhyming adventure and learn the Chickasaw words for every animal she encounters. For even more animal fun, explore the oversized glossary, discover dozens of interesting animal facts, and learn how certain animals relate to Chickasaw history and culture.<\/p>\n<\/div>

\"\"<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/figure>
\n

Little Bird<\/a><\/em> by Mary Ruth Barnes<\/a>
<\/strong>This historical novel follows the journey of Esther McLish, a Choctaw-Cherokee woman, after the tragic death of her Chickasaw husband leaves her a widow, just before the birth of their son. Determined to have her son added to the Dawes Rolls, Esther is forced to relive all of her life\u2019s tragedies, as she must repeatedly testify on his behalf before the men of the Dawes Commission, who hardly seem to believe her. Based on accounts of real people and events from the days of Indian Territory, Little Bird tells the story of one woman\u2019s bravery in the face of heartbreak and misfortune.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

\n

Chikasha Chahta okla’at wihat tan\u00f3\u0332wattook (The Migration Story of the Chickasaw and Choctaw People)<\/a><\/em> by Chickasaw Press<\/a> and Lauren John<\/a>
<\/strong>Featuring colorful illustrations, readers of all ages will discover the journey of Chiksa’ and Chahta, while learning our sacred Migration Story in both Chickasaw and English. This book introduces The Nannanoli’ (Story) Series, a line of titles that combine the Chickasaw traditions of language and storytelling. Published in a double-sided book style, this series will allow readers to read through a traditional Chickasaw story in English, flip the book upside down, and then read it again in the Chickasaw language.<\/p>\n<\/div>

\"\"<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/a><\/figure>
\n

Anompolichi: The Wordmaster<\/a><\/em> by Phillip Carroll Morgan<\/a>
<\/strong>When Chickasaw wordmaster Iskifa Ahalopa discovers a shipwrecked Scotsman and his cargo, the king\u2019s goat, washed up on the eastern coast of North America in 1399, he does what any language specialist would do. He sets out in search of someone who can understand the white man\u2019s words. But the trio are quickly plunged into a web of intrigue and danger as they find themselves pitted against a tribal leader intent on dominating the continent. Author Phillip Carroll Morgan takes readers on an adventure in this captivating piece of First American fiction.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

\n

C Is For Chickasaw<\/a><\/em> by Wiley Barnes<\/a> and Aaron K. Long<\/a>
<\/strong>C Is For Chickasaw walks children through the letters of the alphabet, sharing elements of Chickasaw history, language, and culture along the way. Wiley Barnes crafts rhymes to engage younger children\u2019s imaginations and deeper explanations for older readers. Colorful illustrations by Aaron Long reflect elements of Southeastern Indian art. An activities section provides a springboard for discussion and learning.<\/p>\n<\/div>

\"\"<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Want to read more books that preserve, perpetuate, and provide an awareness of Chickasaw history and culture? Explore the full catalog<\/a> of Chickasaw Press titles distributed by Microcosm!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5749","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5749"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5749\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5764,"href":"https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5749\/revisions\/5764"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5749"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5749"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5749"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}