Donna Janell Bowman

The Navajo: the Past and Present of the Dine Donna Janell Bowman

Marc Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Explains Navajo history and highlights Navajo life in modern society--; Provided by publisher.; Grades 4-6. Publisher Marketing: The Long Walk to forced imprisonment in eastern New Mexico still haunts the Navajo people. But after years of suffering they were allowed to return to their traditional lands where they prospered. Today the Navajo celebrate their strengths and proudly maintain their cultural traditions in modern America. Contributor Bio:  Smith-Llera, Danielle Danielle Smith-Llera s former life as a teacher led her to write books for young people. She has taught literature, writing, history, and visual arts to students ranging from elementary school to college. Danielle studied English and Visual Arts at Harvard University and exhibits her artwork internationally. As the spouse of a diplomat, she and her family have lived in Washington D. C., New Delhi, India and Kingston, Jamaica.