Episode 2: Author Talk: “The Lost Journals of Sacajewea” with Debra Magpie Earling

Among the most memorialized women in American history, Sacajewea served as interpreter and guide for Lewis and Clark’s Corps of Discovery. In this episode, award-winning author Debra Magpie Earling (Bitterroot Salish) discusses her latest novel, The Lost Journals of Sacajewea, which re-centers Sacajewea as the arbiter of her own history. Debra shares what she thinks everyone should know about the real Sacajewea and how she envisions this book being used in classrooms.

Content warning: This book contains violence and other mature content.

Giveaway: Milkweed Editions has generously provided copies of both of Debra’s books, Perma Red and The Lost Journals of Sacajewea, to five lucky listeners. To enter the giveaway, email us at info@booksaregoodmedicine.com with the subject line “Debra Magpie Earling giveaway” by July 15. We will randomly select five winners and notify them via email.

Have questions or comments? Email us at info@booksaregoodmedicine.com. This podcast is sponsored by the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community and produced by Goff Public.

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