Sonia Antaki - Red Dove, Tell Truth to Darkness

Red Dove, Tell Truth to Darkness

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Cataloging-In-Publication Data

Names: Antaki, Sonia. | Bosley, Andrew, illustrator. | Spotted Elk, Calvin and Michelle, writers of supplementary textual content. | Six Feathers, Linda, writer of supplementary textual content.

Title Red Dove, Tell Truth to Darkness / by Sonia Antaki ; with illustrations by Andrew Bosley; [foreword by Calvin Spotted Elk, Lakota and Michelle Spotted Elk] [introduction by Linda Six Feathers, Lakota].

Description: Guildfest Productions, LLC | Includes Lakota terms and phrases. | Interest age level: 010-014. | Summary: Book 2 of the Red Dove Trilogy. Its 1891 and fourteen year-old half-Lakota Red Dove tours Europe with Annie Oakley in Buffalo Bills Wild West show after the tragedy of Wounded Knee. Her grandfathers medicine pouch taught her to listen. Now, she must find the courage to speak her truth.

Subjects: LCSH: Indian girlsJuvenile fiction | Racially mixed youthJuvenile fiction. | Identity (Psychology) in youthJuvenile fiction. | Lakota IndiansUnited StatesHistory19th centuryJuvenile fiction. | CYAC: Indian girlsFiction. | IdentityFiction. | Lakota IndiansUnited StatesHistory19th centuryFiction. | LCGFT: Historical fiction.

Copyright 2021 by Sonia Antaki

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Library of Congress Control Number: 2020941322

ISBN (hardcover): 9781662904813

ISBN (paperback): 9781662905483

eISBN: 9781735214818

This is an original story,

Dedicated to my Goddaughter, Lily Spotted Elk, Lakota

Descendant of the man who led his people at Wounded Knee

Introduction

Red Dove, Tell Truth to Darkness is the exciting sequel to Red Dove, Listen to the Wind. This adventure is not just about Red Dove, but is also a tale of the need for acceptance and couragethe courage to speak ones trutha challenge that faces all of us on the journey to adulthood.

Set in 1891, the plot becomes a riveting ride filled with coming-of-age escapades and appearances by Buffalo Bill and Annie Oakleythe true rock stars of that era.

I have read both Red Dove books more than once and Ive loved them every time because they made it easy to imagine what life was like when my ancestors were alive. I shared Red Doves fear, pain, anguish, frustrations, and weaknessesas well as her victories, joys, and strengths.

Sonia Antaki has written another historical novel for ages 10-14, but any adult will enjoy a story that leads them to learn more about this colorful period, and I believe that Red Dove, Tell Truth to Darkness is a book that boys will want to read as well.

I am honored to have been of assistance to Sonia regarding the details of Sioux (Lakota) life during the late 1800s and I look forward to continuing Red Doves journey in the final book of the trilogy, Red Dove, Run Through the Fire.

Linda Six Feathers, Lakota Sioux

Foreword

Although this trilogy is fantasy, based lightly upon historic events, it is important. It introduces young readers to Lakota culture without attempting to speak for it. At its root is a wonderful story about medicine and spirit, as opposed to magic. We can all relate to the spirit that exists in every living being, that connects the great and the small, and guides us throughout our lives.

Calvin Spotted Elk, Lakota, Descendant of Chief Spotted Elk, who led his people at Wounded Knee

In this, the second book in the Red Dove trilogy, our young heroine learns Woohitike, or courage, one of twelve sacred Lakota virtues. Life has changed rapidly for her, her family, and other survivors. In this tale, she is exposed to people from cultures vastly different from her own. Leaving the safety and security of her mother behind, she travels with her pony Wichinchala to far off lands with Buffalo Bills Wild West Show. At great personal risk, she must reach deep inside and find the strength and courage to speak her own truth. Red Dove, Tell Truth to Darkness is an adventurous and inspirational story that shows readers how true bravery can impact the world around us, shaping not only our lives but also those of others.

Michelle Wilder, Lakota Genealogist and Family Historian, Spotted Elk Family Foundation

Wojupi Wi

The Moon When
Leaves Turn Green

Dakota TerritorySpring, 1891

Why Dont You Leave?

F aster, girl! Fourteen-year-old Red Dove hunched over Wichinchalas mane, loosened the rope bridle, and kicked hard. Even in her starched gray uniform, she wasnt going to let a sixteen-year-old soldier boy beat her. Yah, yah! she yelled.

Together, earth flying, she and Rick sped across the schoolyard, through the open gate and up the muddy road with Ricks dog, Spirit, chasing at their heels.

The morning sun, the fresh-scented breeze, and the rush of freedom were thrilling after the prison-like boarding school. Red Dove laughed as her pony gained on Ricks bigger mare and pulled ahead.