Looking to expand your reading list and discuss a variety of issues and topics important to Native people? Please join our virtual book club, As They Speak: Native Voices in Today’s Literature. Based on a variety of topics and featuring a range of genres, all of the books we will be reading have been written by contemporary authors. This month, we will be reading To Shape A Dragon’s Breath: The First Book of Nampeshiweiset by Moniquill Blackgoose (Seaconke Wampanoag). In this intriguing fantasy novel, the remote island of Masquapaug has not seen a dragon in many generations—until fifteen-year-old Anequs finds a dragon’s egg and bonds with its hatchling. To her people, Anequs is revered as Nampeshiweisit—a person in a unique relationship with a dragon. Unfortunately for Anequs, the Anglish conquerors of her land have different opinions. She must attend a proper dragon school to receive formal training. Anequs is smart, determined, and resolved to learn what she needs to help her dragon, even if it means teaching herself. Anequs and her dragon may be coming of age, but they’re also coming to power, and that brings an important realization: the world needs changing—and they might just be the ones to do it. Join the conversation hosted by IAIS Staff on Zoom.
In order to have a more intimate conversation, space is limited. Please visit our website to register and receive a Zoom link. Questions? Please contact us using the information listed below. This event will NOT be recorded.
