Spider Legs, Sparrow Legs: A Story of Today's Navajo People - Paperback

by Joanne Dekeuster (Author)

"Spider Legs, Sparrow Legs" was written to help introduce Navajo culture to children of other cultures. When eight-year-old Vonda becomes ill, her family seeks help from the local health clinic and the tribal medicine man. The story follows this Native American family as they strive to keep their culture alive, while moving forward with technology. Told through the eyes of Vonda's older brother Tommy, it is a delightful story that shows that all children, no matter their culture, are very much the same. A portion of the profits of this book will be donated directly to the Office of Navajo Nation Scholarship and Financial Assistance Fund.

Author Biography

JoAnne DeKeuster grew up near the small town of Waumandee, Wisconsin. She received a BA in art education from the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire. Continuing her study of art at Northern Arizona University, she received a master's degree in ceramics. Jo worked as an art educator for over twenty years. Five years of that time were at a small school in Fort Thomas, Arizona, teaching students from the San Carlos Apache Indian Reservation. That was where she developed a true love of Native American children. She also taught in Safford, Arizona, where a Navajo student inspired this story. Jo currently resides in Taos, New Mexico. An accomplished ceramic artist, she and her husband own and operate Enchanted Circle Pottery.