Written By
Lee Francis III, Roy Boney, Jr., Arigon Starr, Jonathan Nelson, Lee Francis IV
Illustrated by
Arigon Starr, Roy Boney, Jr., Jonathan Nelson, Renee Nejo
Critically Reviewed
Written ByLee Francis III, Roy Boney, Jr., Arigon Starr, Jonathan Nelson, Lee Francis IV
Illustrated byArigon Starr, Roy Boney, Jr., Jonathan Nelson, Renee Nejo
Critically Reviewed
Written and illustrated by Native Americans from various tribal nations, these comics detail the deep emotions of leaving one’s homeland to fight in a war far away, the comfort and benefit in finding those who speak your native language, and the pride in knowing you served your country while honoring your people. A high percentage of Native Americans serve in the U.S. military and bring special talents that have aided their fighting units during wartime, including the famed code talkers of World War I.
Written and illustrated by Native Americans from various tribal nations, these comics detail the deep emotions of leaving one’s homeland to fight in a war far away, the comfort and benefit in finding those who speak your native language, and the pride in knowing you served your country while honoring your people. A high percentage of Native Americans serve in the U.S. military and bring special talents that have aided their fighting units during wartime, including the famed code talkers of World War I. Read Less Description
Written ByLee Francis III, Roy Boney, Jr., Arigon Starr, Jonathan Nelson, Lee Francis IV
Illustrated byArigon Starr, Roy Boney, Jr., Jonathan Nelson, Renee Nejo
Written ByLee Francis III, Roy Boney, Jr., Arigon Starr, Jonathan Nelson, Lee Francis IV
Illustrated byArigon Starr, Roy Boney, Jr., Jonathan Nelson, Renee Nejo
Critically Reviewed
Critically Reviewed
Written and illustrated by Native Americans from various tribal nations, these comics detail the deep emotions of leaving one’s homeland to fight in a war far away, the comfort and benefit in finding those who speak your native language, and the pride in knowing you served your country while honoring your people. A high percentage of Native Americans serve in the U.S. military and bring special talents that have aided their fighting units during wartime, including the famed code talkers of World War I.
Written and illustrated by Native Americans from various tribal nations, these comics detail the deep emotions of leaving one’s homeland to fight in a war far away, the comfort and benefit in finding those who speak your native language, and the pride in knowing you served your country while honoring your people. A high percentage of Native Americans serve in the U.S. military and bring special talents that have aided their fighting units during wartime, including the famed code talkers of World War I. Read Less Description
Written and illustrated by Native Americans from various tribal nations, these comics detail the deep emotions of leaving one’s homeland to fight in a war far away, the comfort and benefit in finding those who speak your native language, and the pride in knowing you served your country while honoring your people. A high percentage of Native Americans serve in the U.S. military and bring special talents that have aided their fighting units during wartime, including the famed code talkers of World War I.
SKUWW-NL5468
ISBN9781478868088
SeriesReycraft Books
SKUWW-NL5468
ISBN9781478868088
SeriesReycraft Books
Lexile levelGN630L
GenreGraphic Story
LanguageEnglish
ThemeNative Americans
BISAC Subject HeadingsJuvenile Nonfiction / Biography & Autobiography / Historical Juvenile Nonfiction / People & Places / United States / Native American Juvenile Nonfiction / Readers / Chapter Books
Juvenile Nonfiction / Biography & Autobiography / Historical Juvenile Nonfiction / People & Places / United States / Native American Juvenile Nonfiction / Readers / Chapter Books
Lee Francis III, Lee Francis IV, Roy Boney Jr., Arigon Starr, Jonathan Nelson, Renee Nejo
Edited by Arigon Starr, who is an enrolled member of the Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma, and a multitalented and award-winning musician, actor, playwright, and artist.
Over the last few decades, as multicultural studies have taken on new importance in American society, many previously overlooked contributions to our history by various minorities have come to light. Among these have been stories of the military patriotism exhibited by Native Americans, dating as far back as the American Revolution.
This young adult graphic novel, edited by Starr, features the talents of six Native American writers and artists. In varying styles, they tell three stories about the famed code talkers of World Wars I and II, soldiers who used their own native languages to relay messages in codes that were never broken by the enemy. Additional historic information about the code talkers is included after the stories.
The code talkers’ heroic stories have been told, belatedly, to adult readers, but this graphic novel may be the first to tell their stories to a younger audience. Richly illustrated, and with text that sometimes verges on the poetic, the novel should be included in any multicultural library designed for young readers.
‘Code Talkers’ Tells Uniquely Native Story To Young Readers
When people think of code talkers they likely think of the Navajo in World War II. And that’s for good reason. The U.S. Marine Corps recruited more than 400 Navajo to be code talkers in 1941 and 1942 during the war – the original group numbered about 30. Their skill would also be used in the Korean and Vietnam Wars as well. But the Navajo weren’t the only ones and they weren’t the first. There were code talkers from at least 16 tribes who served in the Marines, Army and Navy. In addition to the Navajo, the list includes Seminole, Assiniboine, Cherokee, Choctaw, Comanche, Hopi, Lakota and Meskwaki. The Cherokee were the first code talkers in World War I and they paved the way for those who came after, like the Choctaw (WWI) and Navajo (WWII). Their stories are a central focus of the recently published book “Tales of the Mighty Code Talker.” The publication, by Reycraft Books, came out last year and is designed for younger readers and students.
“Tales of the Mighty Code Talker” takes the reader along with different Native American characters who are going through varied scenarios during the wars. The book is presented in a sleek, comic book-style that appeals to the younger set, although adults would enjoy it as well.
Written and illustrated by Native Americans from various tribal nations, these comics detail the deep emotions of leaving one’s homeland to fight in a war far away, the comfort and benefit in finding those who speak your native language, and the pride in knowing you served your country while honoring your people. A high percentage of Native Americans serve in the U.S. military and bring special talents that have aided their fighting units during wartime, including the famed code talkers of World War I.
Written and illustrated by Native Americans from various tribal nations, these comics detail the deep emotions of leaving one’s homeland to fight in a war far away, the comfort and benefit in finding those who speak your native language, and the pride in knowing you served your country while honoring your people. A high percentage of Native Americans serve in the U.S. military and bring special talents that have aided their fighting units during wartime, including the famed code talkers of World War I. Read Less Description
Details:
SKUWW-NL5468
ISBN9781478868088
Series
Reycraft Books
Lexile levelGN630L
Genre
Graphic Story
Language
English
Theme
Native Americans
Juvenile Nonfiction
Juvenile Nonfiction / Biography & Autobiography / Historical Juvenile Nonfiction / People & Places / United States / Native American Juvenile Nonfiction / Readers / Chapter Books
Full Description
Written and illustrated by Native Americans from various tribal nations, these comics detail the deep emotions of leaving one’s homeland to fight in a war far away, the comfort and benefit in finding those who speak your native language, and the pride in knowing you served your country while honoring your people. A high percentage of Native Americans serve in the U.S. military and bring special talents that have aided their fighting units during wartime, including the famed code talkers of World War I.
Author & Illustrator
Lee Francis III, Lee Francis IV, Roy Boney Jr., Arigon Starr, Jonathan Nelson, Renee Nejo
Edited by Arigon Starr, who is an enrolled member of the Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma, and a multitalented and award-winning musician, actor, playwright, and artist.
Reviews
Over the last few decades, as multicultural studies have taken on new importance in American society, many previously overlooked contributions to our history by various minorities have come to light. Among these have been stories of the military patriotism exhibited by Native Americans, dating as far back as the American Revolution.
This young adult graphic novel, edited by Starr, features the talents of six Native American writers and artists. In varying styles, they tell three stories about the famed code talkers of World Wars I and II, soldiers who used their own native languages to relay messages in codes that were never broken by the enemy. Additional historic information about the code talkers is included after the stories.
The code talkers’ heroic stories have been told, belatedly, to adult readers, but this graphic novel may be the first to tell their stories to a younger audience. Richly illustrated, and with text that sometimes verges on the poetic, the novel should be included in any multicultural library designed for young readers.
‘Code Talkers’ Tells Uniquely Native Story To Young Readers
When people think of code talkers they likely think of the Navajo in World War II. And that’s for good reason. The U.S. Marine Corps recruited more than 400 Navajo to be code talkers in 1941 and 1942 during the war – the original group numbered about 30. Their skill would also be used in the Korean and Vietnam Wars as well. But the Navajo weren’t the only ones and they weren’t the first. There were code talkers from at least 16 tribes who served in the Marines, Army and Navy. In addition to the Navajo, the list includes Seminole, Assiniboine, Cherokee, Choctaw, Comanche, Hopi, Lakota and Meskwaki. The Cherokee were the first code talkers in World War I and they paved the way for those who came after, like the Choctaw (WWI) and Navajo (WWII). Their stories are a central focus of the recently published book “Tales of the Mighty Code Talker.” The publication, by Reycraft Books, came out last year and is designed for younger readers and students.
“Tales of the Mighty Code Talker” takes the reader along with different Native American characters who are going through varied scenarios during the wars. The book is presented in a sleek, comic book-style that appeals to the younger set, although adults would enjoy it as well.
