The People Shall Continue: 40th Anniversary Special Edition
Simon J. Ortiz, illustrated by Sharol Graves
Written from a Native perspective, this account traces the history of Indigenous peoples in the Americas from creation to the present. It recognizes many distinct Indigenous cultures and describes the shared effects of European arrival, including treaties, broken promises, and suffering. The narrative also emphasizes endurance, survival, and the passing of knowledge and experience to new generations. It addresses the protection of the earth and the dignity of all people, and concludes with an author’s note on the continuing presence and struggles of Indigenous people.
This book appears on 2 reading lists across 1 edition from 2 organizations.
