Warrior Girl Unearthed

Warrior Girl Unearthed

Angeline Boulley

Henry Holt & Co.

As a punishment, Perry Firekeeper-Birch is sent to a summer program--with the worst mentor in the most boring assignment.  Ugh.

But then she meets the “Warrior Girl”, an ancestor whose bones are being held in a museum. This is when Perry learns about  a law that allows Native people to request ancestors for repatriation.  And everything changes for her. 

Now what started as a boring summer job is turned into a passion. 

This thriller is full of twists and secrets as Perry figures out how to help her people.

CONTENT WARNINGS

Angeline Boulley

https://angelineboulley.com/

Dear Reader,

There simply are too few stories told by and about Indigenous girls and women, especially from a contemporary viewpoint.

We exist and have dynamic experiences to share beyond history books or stories set long ago.

I have been shaped by a network of strong Anishinaabe Kwewag (Native American women), who may be called auntie, friend, cousin, or nokomis.

My father is a traditional firekeeper, who strikes ceremonial fires at spiritual activities in the tribal community and ensures protocols are followed, while providing cultural teachings through stories told around the fire. He is one of my greatest teachers.

I’m proud of my career in Indian education at the tribal, state, and national levels. Most recently, I was the Director for the Office of Indian Education (OIE) at the U.S. Department of Education. Previously, I was my tribe’s Education Director/Assistant Executive Director and served on the Board of Regents at Bay Mills Community College.

I am beyond fortunate to be a full-time author now. Although I currently live in Southwest Michigan, my home will always be Bahweting (the place of the rapids) in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan.

MIIGWETCH! (THANK YOU)

- Angeline