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SUMMARY:Native American Heritage Through Storytelling
DESCRIPTION:PBS Books\, in partnership with the Association of University Presses (AUPresses)\, presents a special Native American Heritage Month episode of UNCOVERED\, featuring Ojibway author\, educator\, residential school survivor\, and knowledge keeper Eli Baxter\, whose award-winning memoir\, Aki-wayn-zih: A Person as Worthy as the Earth\, is published by McGill-Queen’s University Press. Joining the conversation is Philip Deloria\, a distinguished scholar of Native American history and Indigenous studies\, who will provide expert insight into Native American heritage\, history\, and contemporary issues impacting Indigenous communities. Together\, these conversations will explore the importance of preserving Indigenous voices\, honoring cultural traditions\, and deepening our understanding of Native American experiences\, both past and present. \nDownload BooklistWinner of the 2022 Governor General’s Literary Award for English-Language Nonfiction\, Aki-wayn-zih offers a deeply personal exploration of Indigenous knowledge\, cultural identity\, and the enduring relationship between language\, land\, and community. Drawing on his childhood growing up in a traditional Ojibway hunting and gathering society in Treaty 9 territory\, Baxter shares memories of family\, ancestral teachings\, and his experiences surviving Canada’s residential school system. \nThrough personal reflection and traditional Ojibway legends shared in their original language\, Baxter illuminates the importance of preserving Anishinaabay knowledge and storytelling for future generations. His experiences reveal both the lasting impact of residential schools on Indigenous families and communities and the resilience of cultural traditions that continue to connect people to their heritage. \nIn this compelling conversation\, UNCOVERED explores how language carries history\, how storytelling preserves identity\, and why Indigenous voices are essential to understanding the past and shaping the future. \nAudiences are also invited to continue their exploration through Native American Stories: Honoring Heritage Through Storytelling\, a companion reading list featuring books from AUPresses member presses. This specially curated collection brings together Indigenous voices\, historical perspectives\, cultural traditions\, and contemporary scholarship\, providing additional opportunities for readers\, libraries\, and community organizations to learn\, reflect\, and spark meaningful conversations. \nJoin PBS Books and AUPresses for an inspiring conversation about the power of storytelling to preserve heritage\, connect generations\, and keep cultural knowledge alive. \nFeatured BookNothing FoundAki-Wayn-Zih: A Person as Worthy as the Earth \nMembers of Eli Baxter’s generation are the last of the hunting and gathering societies living on Turtle Island. They are also among the last fluent speakers of the Anishinaabay language known as Anishinaabaymowin. Aki-wayn-zih is a story about the land and its spiritual relationship with the Anishinaabayg\, from the beginning of their life on Miss-koh-tay-sih Minis (Turtle Island) to the present day. Baxter writes about Anishinaabay life before European contact\, his childhood memories of trapping\, hunting\, and fishing with his family on traditional lands in Treaty 9 territory\, and his personal experience surviving the residential school system. Examining how Anishinaabay Kih-kayn-daa-soh-win (knowledge) is an elemental concept embedded in the Anishinaabay language\, Aki-wayn-zih explores history\, science\, math\, education\, philosophy\, law\, and spiritual teachings\, outlining the cultural significance of language to Anishinaabay identity. Recounting traditional Ojibway legends in their original language\, fables in which moral virtues double as survival techniques\, and detailed guidelines for expertly trapping or ensnaring animals\, Baxter reveals how the residential school system shaped him as an individual\, transformed his family\, and forever disrupted his reserve community and those like it. Through spiritual teachings\, historical accounts\, and autobiographical anecdotes\, Aki-wayn-zih offers a new form of storytelling from the Anishinaabay point of view. \nAbout the AuthorEli Baxter is a fluent Ojibway speaker\, a survivor of the residential school system\, a knowledge keeper\, and a certified Ontario teacher who is married and has two grown children. \nAbout This Episode’s Theme: Uncovered Native American HistoryThis November\, UNCOVERED celebrates Native American Heritage Month by honoring the histories\, cultures\, languages\, and stories of Indigenous peoples whose traditions and contributions continue to shape our communities today. \nStorytelling has long been a powerful way to preserve cultural identity\, share knowledge\, connect generations\, and deepen our understanding of the world around us. From ancestral teachings and oral traditions to contemporary literature and scholarship\, Native American voices offer essential perspectives on history\, resilience\, community\, and the enduring relationship between people and the land. \nAs conversations about cultural preservation\, historical understanding\, and Indigenous representation continue across the country\, Native American Heritage Month provides an important opportunity to listen\, learn\, and engage with stories told from Indigenous perspectives.\nThrough its partnership with the Association of University Presses (AUPresses)\, PBS Books invites audiences\, libraries\, and community organizations to explore these stories\, discover new perspectives\, and create meaningful conversations within their own communities. By connecting readers with authors\, books\, and diverse cultural experiences\, this month’s programming reflects the PBS Books mission to inspire lifelong learning\, encourage dialogue\, and bring people together through the power of storytelling. \nEpisode Theme Reading ListDownload BooklistNothing FoundShop through our Bookshop.org or Libro.fm affiliate links and a portion of your purchase helps PBS Books continue to create original content you love. \nFeatured PublisherPublished by McGill-Queen’s University Press  \nMcGill-Queen’s University Press publishes work that advances our understanding of human experience\, our histories\, our present worlds\, and possibilities for the future. As a vital locus of intellectual and cultural exchange\, we bring the best of Canadian scholarship to the world and the best of international scholarship to Canada. \nMQUP is a partnership between two leading research institutions in Montreal\, Quebec\, and Kingston\, Ontario\, and is headquartered in Tiohtià:ke/Mooniyang/Montreal\, within the unceded territory of the Kanien’kehá:ka Nation. From this unique position\, we span cities\, provinces\, nations\, cultures\, and languages. The press acts as an intellectual heart\, a mechanism of an essential exchange between scholars and readers in which knowledge is rigorously tested\, enriched\, and widely shared\, now and over time. \nAbout the HostHeather-Marie Montilla\, a dynamic integrative leader\, is an educator and nonprofit manager. She has worked in the nonprofit sector and libraries for over two decades\, making a positive impact in arts\, cultural\, educational\, and community-building arenas. \nHaving joined the PBS Books team as their Library Bureau Chief in Fall 2018\, Montilla is now the National Director of PBS Books and has interviewed more than 150 writers. In addition\, she is a faculty member at Michigan State University and Eastern Michigan University for their Arts and Cultural/Entertainment Management Programs. Having been an Executive Director for 8 years\, Heather has a wide range of experience in management\, finance\, strategic planning\, marketing\, and fundraising. Heather holds a MPA From Columbia University\, a MLIS from Wayne State University\, and a bachelor’s from Duke University. She lives in Chicagoland\, and is married with four children\, a dog\, and a bird.
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SUMMARY:The Ultimate Barbara Kingsolver Booklist | PBS Books Readers Club
DESCRIPTION:PBS Books Readers Club dives into a poignant booklist from one of America's most cherished authors\, Barbara Kingsolver. The episode will drop November 19 at 8 PM ET on the PBS Books Facebook page\, the PBS Books YouTube channel\, pbsbooks.org\, and the PBS app.  \nGet the BookNothing FoundShop through our Bookshop.org or Libro.fm affiliate links and a portion of your purchase helps PBS Books continue to create original content you love. \nBarbara Kingsolver has written it all: poetry\, novels\, nonfiction\, essays\, opinion pieces\, and more! For more than three decades\, Kingsolver has captivated readers with her powerful prose and poetic style\, capturing the raw and real trials and triumphs of life with beautiful\, evocative language. A Pulitzer Prize winner known for exploring family\, community\, and the places we call home\, Kingsolver has built a remarkable body of work spanning novels\, poetry\, nonfiction\, essays\, and more. Her latest novel\, Partita\, debuted at #4 on The New York Times Hardcover Fiction bestseller list in October 2026\, while Demon Copperhead earned her the 2023 Pulitzer Prize in Fiction.  In this special episode of PBS Books Readers Club\, we're sharing reflections on her most memorable books to help you find – or re-discover – your next great read.  \nKingsolver's writing has also inspired fellow authors\, particularly those who share her connection to Appalachia. Kentucky writer Silas House (Clay's Quilt) reflects on her influence: "Barbara Kingsolver has been a great mentor to me… and I just love the way that she has represented our place. She's also somebody who is full of hope. And she's a realistic optimist\, and I really appreciate that about her." Plus\, hear from Kingsolver herself as we celebrate the stories and ideas that continue to resonate with readers.  \nJoin PBS Books Readers Club for a closer look at Barbara Kingsolver's work\, from beloved bookshelf staples to her latest release. And come ready to share your own favorites in the chat! We'd love to hear which Kingsolver book you love most and how her writing has inspired you.  \nPBS Watch-Alike: Arts and Music on PBSPBS has a vast collection of programming for music lovers. Whether you’re looking for live performances\, underground sounds\, or documentaries from your favorite artists\, you’re sure to find something that’s music to your ears. \nAvailable to stream now on pbs.org and the PBS App.
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