Thomas H. Begay and the Navajo Code Talkers

Alysa Landry teaches English, journalism, and creative writing at the Navajo Nation's Dine College. She has written for Navajo Times-Dine bi Naltsoos, Indian Country Today, the Searchlight New Mexico news organization, and other publications.

A truly unique and collaborative project. Thomas H. Begay and the Navajo Code Talkers is an extraordinary and unreservedly recommended addition to elementary school, middle school, and community libraries. (Midwest Book Review) "Exciting, accessible, and very personal. The Code Talkers are named, and their experiences-their emotions, actions, dedication, and bravery-are palpable.... A remarkable true story, well told." (Kirkus Reviews) "An informative book on an intriguing topic." (Booklist) "Dine peoples from diverse, complex communities have a history of strength, courage, wisdom, and beauty. The book Thomas H. Begay and the Navajo Code Talkers describes Mr. Begay's strength, the Navajo Code Talkers' courage, how beautiful the Dine language is, and the wisdom that comes from a Navajo way of life." - Lloyd L. Lee, author of Dine Identity in a Twentieth-Century World and director of the Center for Regional Studies at the University of New Mexico "This book carries the voices and stories of Navajo Code Talker Thomas H. Begay and fellow code talkers, illuminating a fuller context of Dine history and veterans' experiences before, during, and after World War II. Most importantly, this book reveals the challenges and courage of Navajo Code Talkers throughout their lives, including as leaders and advocates of their people and community. I'm the niece of two Navajo Code Talkers who have passed on; Begay's story reminds me that our ancestors will continue to inspire youth and all generations." - Farina King, author of The Earth Memory Compass: Dine Landscapes and Education in the Twentieth Century "Codetalker Begay is a courageous, charismatic, and charitable warrior. His story will be carried by the four winds from generation to generation. May his passion for freedom live in all of us." - Russell Begaye, former president of the Navajo Nation Highly recommended....This fascinating biography is essential to understand the wider history of North America. (Children's Literature)