Posts by Nancy Bo Flood
S.D. Nelson
S.D. Nelson, Standing Rock Sioux, author and artist, meticulous researcher, passionate about the history of his people, his ancestors, his homeland, Indian and white, has written the epic story of Crazy Horse and Custer.
Read MoreSingularity (after Stephen Hawking)
Being process not a thing, not matter more thoughts and this poem Singularity by Marie Howe (after Stephen Hawking) Do you sometimes want to wake up to the singularity We once were? So…
Read MoreChinle Planting Hope
Imagine this. During the pandemic your schools have been closed for over a year. The nearest public library is over 70 miles away. There are no bookstores.
Read MoreTwo special books
My holiday gift to all, two special books, quickly read but words and images that will stay with you and rekindle hope and gratitude.
Read MoreLaughter, Sacred and Healing
During this season of giving, I wish to give thanks and to honor Rose Tahe, friend and co-author of First Laugh, Welcome Baby.
Read MoreWalk in beauty
Hozho. May we all walk in beauty. In harmony. In kindness.
Read MoreNational Native American Indian Heritage Month
Thankful for readers and librarians and bookstores and teachers and parents and grandparents—all who make our world of readers! Wishing you a wonderful — and healthy — holiday season! For…
Read MoreLooking forward to Twitch
A new book soon to be released is Twitch, a YA novel written by Linda Boyden with illustrations by Kaylene Bigknife. Take a look at the amazing cover.
Read MoreTwo Publishers You Should Know
Two recommendations this week, two publishers: A new novel series from Rick Riordan Presents! Fans and those who have yet to discover his book series will be pleased to know…
Read MoreBooks by Native Americans
To honor and give thanks to the first Americans and today’s citizens of over 500 tribal nations, I encourage everyone to read books by and about Native people. Each week…
Read MoreKindness
You don’t have to be good or first
Not even smartest or most right.
If you are kind, that is what our world needs most.
Fresh
To the writer, put this magnet on your refrigerator door, and reflect on this poem.
Read MoreLet your imagination soar
I would like to share my favorite poem which I read to my writing students every workshop I teach. Let your imagination soar.
Read MoreI Am a Process
I am a process … not a thing, not a piece of matter. What do I mean? Try reading this profound paragraph and let it roll around in your brain.
Read MoreThe stillness of poetry
A poem for you to enjoy … let the words roll around in your mouth like candy … the images cause you to imagine … and smile
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