Scan barcode
A review by claudiaswisher
Black Elk's Vision: A Lakota Story by S.D. Nelson
4.0
I read BLACK ELK SPEAKS years ago, and was intrigued by this short biography in my Grand's school library.
Exhaustively researched and documented, Nelson has treated Black Elk as the leader and visionary he was. Nelson is from the Standing Rock Sioux tribe, and his respect is clear here.
Black Elk saw the best and the worst of human behavior and motivations. He traveled the world and he contributed so much to his tribe.
Since this is a picture book, I must comment on the illustrations: they have the feel of ledger art and native paintings of the time. Because Black Elk lived into the 20th century, there are many photographs as well. Lots of visual interest for young people.
I so appreciated the research, the respect, the reverence.
Exhaustively researched and documented, Nelson has treated Black Elk as the leader and visionary he was. Nelson is from the Standing Rock Sioux tribe, and his respect is clear here.
Black Elk saw the best and the worst of human behavior and motivations. He traveled the world and he contributed so much to his tribe.
Since this is a picture book, I must comment on the illustrations: they have the feel of ledger art and native paintings of the time. Because Black Elk lived into the 20th century, there are many photographs as well. Lots of visual interest for young people.
I so appreciated the research, the respect, the reverence.