Ella Cara Deloria: Dakota Language Protector
Minnesota Native American Lives
School year: Year 4, Year 5, Year 7, Year 8, Year 9No. of pages 58
Published: 2021
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"Ella Cara Deloria: Dakota Language Protector" by Diane Wilson celebrates the life of Ella Cara Deloria, a Dakota linguist, ethnographer, and storyteller. The book highlights her crucial role in preserving the Dakota language and culture during a time of significant change and challenges. Through her work, Deloria collected stories, folklore, and linguistic data that are vital to understanding Dakota heritage. Wilson portrays Deloria’s passion for her people's identity and her dedication to ensuring that the Dakota language endures. The narrative emphasizes the importance of cultural preservation and the strength of Indigenous voices in the face of adversity. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book is part of a book series called Minnesota Native American Lives .
This book is aimed at children at US 3rd grade-4th grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 8-12 years.
There are 58 pages in this book. This book was published in 2021 by Wise Ink .
This book is in the following series:
This book has been nominated for the following award:
American Indian Youth Literature Award - Middle School
This book was recognised in the Middle School category by the American Indian Youth Literature Award.
