Cynthia Leitich Smith: Early Years

Award-winning author Cynthia Leitich Smith discusses her childhood growing up in Kansas City, her memories of visits to tribal towns in Oklahoma, and her awareness of Native representations around her.

Cynthia Leitich Smith: Young Adult Books

Award-winning author Cynthia Leitich Smith talks about some of her books for young adults such as Hearts Unbroken, the Tantalize series, and the Feral Nights ser

Young girl cooking tomatoes with her mother
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Neela loves cooking with her amma and writing down the recipes in her notebook. It makes her feel closer to her paati who lives far away in India.

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