In November 2002, Commander John Herrington became the first enrolled member of a Native American tribe to fly in space. The space shuttle Endeavor took off from Kennedy Space Center to link up with the International Space Station. He spent 13 days in space and preformed 3 spacewalks. He wrote a children’s book called Mission to Space about his experience training to be an astronaut and his time in space.
Today we remember a man who’s great leadership guided the Chickasaw Nation through hard times after the American Revolution. Piominko rose to prominence through military and diplomatic accomplishments rather than the traditional means of hereditary leadership. In the book Piominko: Chickasaw Leader Dr. Cowger and Mitch Caver talk about the difference between his leadership and that of a contemporary of Piominko, Wolf’s Friend, in this excerpt from page 55. In honor of Piominko Day (Indigenous Peoples Day), the Chickasaw Press is closed tomorrow, Monday, October 14. We will resume regular business hours Tuesday, October 15, at 8 a.m.
Here is an excerpt from Piominko: Chickasaw Leader: page 55
“Piominko achieved his status not by heredity or birthright, but the strength of his leadership skills. He rose through the ranks not as a peace or civil minko, but an accomplished military and diplomatic leader. In many ways, the two couldn’t have been more opposite. Not only had Piominko spent many of his early years growing up in a Cherokee village before returning to lead his people, his rise to leadership challenged the traditional route that many traveled previously to lead the Chickasaw. Piominko represented a new type of Chickasaw leader, where merit trumped birth and power politics. Remaining respectful of the hereditary minko, he often won them to his side with logic and powers of persuasion.”
New releases are available for pre-order!
New releases are available for pre-order!
Join Koni as he teaches children opposites in the Chickasaw language in our new board book by Sherrie Begay, Kari A. B. Chew, Steffani Cochran, and illustrated by Donna Courtney Welch.
Our other 2019 book releases include: Exploring the Depths of History: A Selection of Nineteenth-Century Water Wells in Indian Territory by Towana Spivey, Protecting Our People: Chickasaw Law Enforcement in Indian Territory by Michelle Cooke, Chickasaw Removal by Fuller L. Bumpers, Daniel F. Littlefield Jr., and Amanda L. Paige, Chikasha Holisso Holba: Chickasaw Picture & Coloring Book by Vinnie May Humes, and Chickasaw Adventures: The Complete Collection. Check out the comments for more information on each title.
All titles are available for pre-order beginning today, August 27. Our official release date is Thursday, October 3, with pre-orders shipped out Friday, October 4. Pre-orders can be placed through our website, chickasawpress.com, or by phone at (580) 436-7282. https://chickasawpress.com/Books/Koni-(Pre-Order).aspx
For the past 30 years, the IBPA Benjamin Franklin Awards have been regarded as one of the top honors in the nation for recognizing excellence in independent publishing. We are privileged to announce that Chula the Fox by Anthony Perry is a gold winner in the Young Reader: Fiction (8-12) category. Congratulations Anthony!
For more information on the book follow the link.
chulathefox.com
This collector’s edition of the popular biography Never Give Up! The Life of Pearl Carter Scott by Paul Lambert, includes new photos and memorabilia from Pearl Carter Scott’s family.
C is for Chickasaw is now available as a coloring book! Express your creativity while learning Chickasaw culture and language, or pair with the C is for Chickasaw app and C is for Chickasaw children’s book – now available in paperback – for a multi-sensory educational experience.
Little Loksi is having fun with his family, when all of a sudden, he finds himself flipped over on his back with no way to get back up! Follow along, as animals of all sorts come together to help Little Loksi in this tale of friendship.
Chula the Fox tells the story of Chula, a young Chickasaw boy who is suddenly thrown into the murky and treacherous worlds of warfare and adulthood after a traumatic ambush costs him his father.
This atlas contains over 150 maps and images that reflect the history of the Chickasaw Nation from contact to present day.
Explore the beautiful art and the personal stories of Chickasaw Women Artisans.
The White Dog Press has made it to the country of Thailand! We are thrilled to see this and wish Joe Thomas safe travels. Thank you for sharing this video with us!
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We have big news! The C is for Chickasaw app will be on sale during our annual Spring Sale, May 24-26. Get the app at the Apple App Store, Google Play, or Amazon for only $.99 cents during the sale!
Join Tony the trilobite and his friends on their underwater adventures in our newest children’s book, Good Night, Trilobite. This fun and educational story introduces creatures from the Paleozoic era and the fossils they left behind. The book includes a glossary of scientific terms, Chickasaw language vocabulary words, and a downloadable version of the “Trilobite Song,” written and performed by the author Steve Vanlandingham.
Tasty recipes await you in Ilimpa’chi: We’re Gonna Eat!
Enjoy this great new collection of poetry from Rebecca Hatcher Travis.
The C is for Chickasaw app is now available on iTunes, Amazon, and Google play.
It's #NationalFossilDay! Celebrate by joining Tony the trilobite and his fossil friends in their underwater adventure in Good Night, Trilobite.
In honor of yesterday being Piominko Day.
Did you ever dream of becoming an astronaut? Commander John Herrington did, too! In Mission to Space, John Herrington shares his story, illustrated with photos from his astronaut training and space travel to the International Space Station. Join him on his Mission to Space! https://chickasawpress.com/Books/Mission-to-Space.aspx
“It is not only a game, it is our game.” Chickasaws and other Southeastern tribes have played the game of stickball since ancient times. Today, the game is alive and well, and regaining popularity across Oklahoma. Toli: Chickasaw Stickball Then and Now takes a look at the history of the game and how it is played today. Whether you play the game already or just want to learn more about it, this is the book for you! https://chickasawpress.com/Books/Toli-Chickasaw-Stickball-Then-and-Now.aspx
Chickasaw Women Artisans has been honored with the 2017 Independent Spirit Award from Independent Publisher. Many of the artists featured in the book will be at the Artesian Arts Festival in Sulphur tomorrow. Come out and see their work, and while you’re there stop by our tent to get your copy of Chickasaw Women Artisans.
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