BLACK ELK'S VISION: A Lakota Story

Told from the Native American point of view,Black ElkÆs Visionprovides a unique perspective on American history. nbsp; From recounting the visions Black Elk had as a young boy, to his involvement in the battles of Little Big Horn and Wounded Knee, as well as his journeys to New York City and Europe with Buffalo BillÆs Wild West Show, this biographical account of Black Elkùan Oglala-Lakota medicine man (1863û1950)ùfollows him from childhood through adulthood. nbsp; S. D. Nelson tells the story of Black Elk through the medicine manÆs voice, bringing to life what it was like to be Native American in the mid-to-late nineteenth century and early twentieth century. The Native people found their land overrun by the Wha-shi-choos, or White Man, the buffalo slaughtered for sport and to purposely eliminate their main food source, and their people gathered onto reservations. Through it all, Black Elk clung to his childhood visions that planted the seeds to help his peopleùand all peopleùunderstand their place in the circle of life. nbsp; The book includes archival images, a timeline, a bibliography, an index, and NelsonÆs signature art. nbsp; Praise for the work of S. D. Nelson nbsp; Western Writers of America Spur Storyteller Award Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Award nbsp; [STAR] ôAn appealing story full of excitement, warmth, and wisdom.ö ùThe Five Owls, starred review nbsp; ôA fine choice for story hours, this will also find wide curricular use.ö ùBooklist nbsp; ôA modern-day story in the Sioux tradition of storytelling.ö ùWinston-Salem Journal nbsp; ôSplendid acrylic artwork captures the action, humor, and spirit of the tale. A solid addition to collections of Native American tales and an enjoyable read-aloud.ö ùSchool Library Journal nbsp; ôNelson pulls it off with his confident style as a storyteller . . . polished illustrations . . . informative, well written.ö ùKirkus Reviews