Cynthia Leitich Smith, a citizen of the Muscogee Nation, is an award-winning author and the 2021 NSK Neustadt Laureate.
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: Children's Books
Award-winning author Cynthia Leitich Smith talks about her books Jingle Dancer, Indian Shoes, and Sisters of the Never Sea.
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
Cynthia Leitich Smith: The Story Behind "Ancestor Approved: Intertribal Stories for Kids"
Award-winning author Cynthia Leitich Smith shares the inspiration for the middle grade short story anthology "Ancestor Approved: Intertribal Stories for Kids" and talks about the some of the themes and memorable characters from the collection.
Cynthia Leitich Smith: Heartdrum and Native Publishing Today
Award-winning author Cynthia Leitich Smith tells the story of Heartdrum, a Native imprint of HarperCollins, and the role it's playing in bringing Native voices to the forefront.
Classic Mother Goose rhymes get a Latino twist in this cozy collection.
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.