The Lakota: People, Culture, and History

by Tracy Hauff

Overview

Time-honored values, majestic landscapes, and a resilient spirit—that's the Lakota Nation. In this insightful nonfiction book for young readers, discover more about the people, places, and heritage of Lakota communities across the Northern Plains. Explore how the Lakota people continue to thrive by preserving their language, practicing timeless traditions, and celebrating respected ceremonies, like the annual Sun Dance, which brings relatives together in community and prayer. Through interactive activities and engaging features—including maps, timelines, recipes, and crafts—Lakota author Tracy Hauff introduces young learners to the past, present, and future of this vibrant culture.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798875208423
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	08/01/2025
Series:	Indigenous Peoples
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)
Age Range:	8 - 9 Years

About the Author

Tracy Hauff is an enrolled member of the Oglala Lakota Oyate from the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota. She is the author of two books, From Russia to the Reservation and Far From the Forest. Her influential essays, short stories, and poetry have been published by the University of Nebraska Press, University of Minnesota Press, CAIRNS Press, Wíčazo Ša Review, and Studies in American Indian Literature. She is a member of the Oceti Sakowin Writers Society, contributing to the rich tapestry of Indigenous literature.

Interviews

This series centers the experience and knowledge of authors from each community—setting it apart from most similar series on the market, which are not written by authentic voice authors;