S. D. Nelson

S. D. Nelson

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Award-winning author and illustrator of children's literature, S.D. Nelson is mixed-blood, of Norwegian/Lakota descent, and a middle school art teacher who has taught for the past 24 years. S.D. Nelson's artwork appears on book covers, CDs, and greeting cards. As the author and illustrator of the acclaimed book Gift Horse: A Lakota Story, he received a Parent's Choice Award 2000. Additionally, he illustrated Crazy Horse's Vision, written by Joseph Bruchac, which won a Parent's Choice Award 2000, a Parenting Magazine Magic Book Award, and an ALA Notable Book Award.
2nd September 2014

Digging a Hole to Heaven

At 12 years old, Conall has already worked in the coal mines of West Virginia for two years. He spends his days deep und... MoreDigging a Hole to Heaven

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30th June 2012

Greet the Dawn: The Lakota Way

Pickup trucks and eagles, yellow school buses and painted horses, Mother Earth and Sister Meadowlark all join together t... MoreGreet the Dawn: The Lakota Way

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11th August 2015

Buffalo Bird Girl: A Hidatsa Story

This fascinating picture book biography tells the childhood story of Buffalo Bird Woman—a Hidatsa Indian born around 183... MoreBuffalo Bird Girl: A Hidatsa Story

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10th March 2015

Black Elk's Vision: A Lakota Story

Told from a Native American point of view, Black Elk’s Vision provides a unique perspective on American history. From re... MoreBlack Elk's Vision: A Lakota Story

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3rd November 2015

Sitting Bull: Lakota Warrior and Defender of His People

This biographical account of Sitting Bull, the legendary Lakota/Sioux chief, follows him from childhood to adulthood. He... MoreSitting Bull: Lakota Warrior and Defender of His People

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14th March 2017

Red Cloud: A Lakota Story of War and Surrender

The award-winning author and illustrator of Black Elk’s Vision and Sitting Bull continues his picture-book biography ser... MoreRed Cloud: A Lakota Story of War and Surrender

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1st December 2007

Coyote Christmas: A Lakota Story

Coyote, the trickster in Native American lore, doesn't care that it's Christmas - he just cares that he's hungry. In ord... MoreCoyote Christmas: A Lakota Story

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11th November 2021

Crazy Horse and Custer: Born Enemies

With photographs and stunning illustrations from acclaimed author-artist S.D. Nelson, this thrilling double biography ju... MoreCrazy Horse and Custer: Born Enemies

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16th April 2026

The Animals Speak: The Lakota Way (A Picture Book)

Award-winning Lakota author-artist S. D. Nelson shows what wisdom can be learned from animals in this universal, strikin... MoreThe Animals Speak: The Lakota Way (A Picture Book)

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