Red Bird Sings
The Story of Zitkala-Ša, Native American Author, Musician, and Activist
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Release date
August 1, 2011 -
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Kindle Book
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- ISBN: 9781467767439
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- ISBN: 9780761371595
- File size: 21691 KB
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- English
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Levels
- ATOS Level: 6.1
- Lexile® Measure: 940
- Interest Level: 4-8(MG)
- Text Difficulty: 4-6
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Publisher's Weekly
July 25, 2011
Capaldi and Pearce document the life of Gertrude Simmons, an author, musician, and activist best known by her pen name, Zitkala-Sa (Red Bird). Drawing from semiautobiographical stories that Zitkala-Sa wrote for the Atlantic Monthly in the early 1900s, Capaldi and Pearce eloquently describe her experience at a Quaker boarding school, where she laments the loss of her culture, but also develops passions for violin and women's suffrage. Reconciling her new identity with her roots, she writes and stages "The Sun Dance Opera" and advocates for Native American rights. Capaldi's understated illustrations integrate solid colors and doll-like characterizations with reproductions of period materials, while appended information on Sitkala-Sa rounds out this fascinating portrait. Ages 8â12. -
School Library Journal
October 1, 2011
Gr 3-6-This picture-book biography of Zitkala-Sa, a young Sioux girl born in 1876 in South Dakota, adapts and paraphrases some of her own autobiographical writings to trace her life from youth to adulthood. Born Gertrude Simmons, she was sent to an Indian boarding school in Indiana when she was eight, and it was through this education that she discovered a love and talent for music, writing, and public speaking, among other things. Her journey took her ever farther east, from college in Indiana to teaching in Pennsylvania and Massachusetts, to finally fighting for Native American civil rights in Washington, DC, in the early 1920s. Each spread shares moments from her life as she struggled to survive in two very different worlds: the familiar Sioux reservation and the Anglo world that was opened up to her. While the text is modified for clarity for young audiences, it is still lyrical and compelling, drawing readers into the woman's life and work. The accompanying paintings are textured and sometimes layered with maps, pictures, and magazine pages that provide a rich complement to the story, conveying both emotion and depth. This unique format brings Zitkala-Sa's intriguing story to life, and engenders further exploration. Extensive back matter includes suggested readings, useful websites, and a bit more detail about Zitkala-Sa.-Jody Kopple, Shady Hill School, Cambridge, MA
Copyright 2011 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.
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Languages
- English
Levels
- ATOS Level:6.1
- Lexile® Measure:940
- Interest Level:4-8(MG)
- Text Difficulty:4-6
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