Jim Kristofic has worked on and off the "Rez" for more than ten years as a river guide, ranch hand, journalist, park ranger, and oral historian. He is the author of The Hero Twins: A Navajo-English Story of the Monster Slayers and Navajos Wear Nikes: A Reservation Life, both published by UNM Press. He currently teaches in northern New Mexico. Nolan Karras James is an artist, songwriter, powwow dancer, guitarist, and former rodeo cowboy from Pinon, Arizona. His father is Many Goats Clan and his mother is Apache.
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These tales capture the humor and themes of traditional Dine literature. . . . The collection resonates with deep cultural authenticity."" - Enrique Lamadrid, author of Juan the Bear and the Water of Life: La Acequia de Juan del Oso ""A wonderful set of stories that encompass the past, present, and future of the Navajos. It encourages [readers] to be determined, disciplined, and motivated as they move through life and make stories of their own."" - Edison Eskeets, Dine runner, artist, educator, and first Dine trader at Hubbell Trading Post National Historic Site