How to Get Indigenous Books into Native Youth Hands (Anagali Duncan)

About this episode

Anagali Duncan discusses the Indigenous Book Drop initiative aimed at empowering Native youth through access to Indigenous literature.

We’re joined by Anagali Duncan, founder of the nonprofit Seven Ravens, who shares their inspiring mission to bring books written by Indigenous authors to Native youth. The Indigenous Book Drop initiative is about more than just books—it’s about empowerment, representation, and fostering a deeper connection to culture and heritage. Anagali’s story sheds light on the systemic challenges Indigenous youth face in accessing culturally relevant education and the transformative power of storytelling in shaping identity and resilience. ✨ What You’ll Learn:• The vision behind the Indigenous Book Drop initiative.• How representation in education empowers Native youth.• The importance of supporting Indigenous authors and bookstores.• How you can join the movement to amplify Indigenous voices. 🔗 Support the Indigenous Book Drop: 💸 Donate to the GoFundMe 📚 Buy from Indigenous-Owned Bookstores 📦 Ship directly via Amazon, Send them to: 7 Ravens PO Box 1327 Stilwell Oklahoma 74960 Books Needed: Ages 4-10: We Are Water Protectors Being Home Ages 11-15: Braiding Sweet Grass (3 have been donated) Never Whistle at night Ages 16-18: Notable Native People (20 have been donated) Invisible No More…

People in this episode

Host: Frank Oscar Weaver

Guest: Anagali Duncan

Topics covered

• Indigenous literature
• education
• cultural empowerment
• youth representation
• storytelling
• nonprofit initiatives

Keywords

• Indigenous authors
• Native youth
• culturally relevant education
• book donation
• storytelling
• cultural heritage

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Seven Ravens

Books & works: We Are Water Protectors, Being Home, Braiding Sweet Grass, Never Whistle at night, Notable Native People, Invisible No More, Voices from Native America, Sobriety group: A guide to sobriety ten gentle reminders

Places: Stilwell Oklahoma

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