Author Description

The ancestors call out from the land, emerging in the contemporary works of the authors, poets, and playwright of "Native Voices." This collection highlights themes of identity, resistance, and reclamation of culture and history among the indigenous voices of the Americas, Asia, and Africa. The featured authors are the winners and finalists of Kinsman Quarterly's 2023 Native Voices Award. Tim Jones of the Seminole Tribe of Florida served as guest judge, handpicking the captivating literature of authors, poets, and playwrights who ranked highest among submissions from 38 nations and 98 indigenous communities. The contributing authors in alphabetical order (by first name) are Alysha Brooks, Brooke Waukau, Dr. Deidra Suwanee Dees, Joseph Ikhenoba, Radiyah Nouman, Rizka Nafiah, Shantell Powell, Shrinidhi Darbhe, Sophia Obianamma Ofuokwu, Sunday Abel, Tonnie MAC, and Vernica Goel.