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Author and teacher Annette Bird Saunooke Clapsaddle is the first published author from the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. Her mystery novel, Even As We Breathe, is set during World War II in the region of North Carolina where she spent her childhood, and it was written with her students in mind. Listen to hear how Clapsaddle’s experiences growing up and learning from her Cherokee ancestors helped her write a novel that high school students, especially those who are of Native American descent, could relate to.
Story Length: 4:17
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11/22/2020
https://app.listenwise.com/students/lessons/795-cherokee-novel-written-for-students
What kind of work did Annette Bird Sounooke Clapsaddle do to help her family when she was younger?
Why did the author think that “Even As We Breathe” was a funny title in the year 2020?
Why did the author decide to write a book for her high school students?
How did the author feel after getting a message from a student who read her book?