The Nez Perce
The Nez Perce by Virginia Driving Hawk Sneve, published by Candlewick Press on July 22, 2025, is a 32-page children’s book that introduces young readers to the Nez Perce peoples. This updated edition presents an accessible overview of the Nez Perce’s creation story, history, beliefs, and daily life, including their introduction to the horse. The content has been expertly reviewed by a member of the Nez Perce tribe, ensuring that the information reflects both historical and contemporary perspectives.
Readers will find a rich exploration of the Nez Perce culture, including insights into their spiritual beliefs and the importance of seeking a spirit helper. The book also features a letter from a member of the Nez Perce tribe and a section dedicated to modern life, making it a comprehensive resource for understanding this unique cultural heritage. With its focus on multicultural stories and history, this edition serves as an informative introduction to the Nez Perce for children and educators alike.
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In this new and updated edition, award-winning author Virginia Driving Hawk Sneve introduces young readers to the Nez Perce peoples.
Did you know that the Nez Perce believed that humans had to seek a spirit helper to find their purpose in life through a vision? Learn about the Nez Perce’s creation story, history, belief, daily ways of living, introduction to the horse, and more in this accessible introduction.
Expertly reviewed by a member of the Nez Perce tribe, this updated edition provides the most up to date and accurate information on the Nez Perce people of the past and present. Historical information is accompanied by a letter from a member of the Nez Perce tribe and a section on modern life.
Author Virginia Driving Hawk Sneve grew up on the Rosebud Sioux Reservation and is an enrolled member of the Rosebud Sioux tribe. She has brought the richness of Native American culture and heritage to thousands of children for over 40 years as a teacher and children’s book author. Her First Americans books introduce young readers to the many diverse and unique Native American nations that first called this land home.
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