Chickasaw Press

10/31/2025

Let's learn Chickasaw: Sholop I̲nittak Ayokpa — Happy Halloween! 🎃

You can find this phrase along with other holiday greetings in the new Chickasaw Basic Language: Workbook III, available now at ChickasawPress.com

10/24/2025

The Chickasaw Nation Department of Culture and Humanities is looking forward to the 2025 Imanoli Writer’s Conference, Friday, November 14. This year features speakers and guests from across the country to share their writing knowledge.

Registration is free and open to the public. Sign up today: Chickasaw.net/Imanoli

10/22/2025

Chickasaw Press wishes Thomas Cowger a Happy Birthday!

Thomas W. Cowger, Ph.D., is a retired professor of history, and previous director of the Native American Studies program at East Central University in Ada, Oklahoma. Cowger has also held the Chickasaw Nation Endowed Chair in Native American Studies from 2004 to 2019. He is author of “The National Congress of American Indians: The Founding Years” and co-author of “Lyndon Johnson Remembered: An Intimate Portrait of a Presidency,” and “Piominko: Chickasaw Leader.”

10/20/2025

Chickasaw Author, G.M. DiDesidero's recent interview with Deborah Kalb — learn more about the world of "Undrowned" here: https://aachompa.com/products/undrowned-hardcover

Q&A with G.M. DiDesidero about her new YA novel, UNDROWNED.
https://tinyurl.com/2t4fcpkv

10/17/2025

“Chickasaw Basic Language: Workbook III” is a continuation of “Workbook II.”

Students of Chikashshanompa' (the Chickasaw language) can expect to progress in their understanding of Chickasaw vocabulary and grammar structure. It includes five chapters, complete with vocabulary, quizzes, and tests.

Buy here: https://aachompa.com/products/chickasaw-basic-language?_pos=1&_psq=workbook&_ss=e&_v=1.0

10/16/2025

National Dictionary Day — Explore Chikashshanompa' (the Chickasaw language) with a Chickasaw Press dictionary. Learn more: https://aachompa.com/search?options%5Bprefix%5D=last&q=Dictionaries

Also available is the online dictionary with audio.
https://aachompa.com/pages/resources-and-videos

10/15/2025

An inspiring story of determination and grit . . . In this stand-alone companion to “Little Bird,” Mary Ruth Barnes crafts an engaging family saga that spans from Indian Territory to Oklahoma statehood against the backdrop of the state’s changing landscape. 🐴🌳

Learn the fate of Ella McSwain and get your copy today: https://aachompa.com/products/where-birds-land-hardcover?_pos=1&_sid=19ec04d80&_ss=r

10/13/2025

Chickasaw Press bookstore and offices are closed today in observance of Piominko Day. We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday.

📖 Learn more about the life and leadership of Piominko in “Piominko: The Chickasaw Leader” — available now at ChickasawPress.com.

10/12/2025

Based on a traditional oral story, learn the Chickasaw account of how the crawfish shaped our world in this colorfully illustrated addition to “The Nannanoli' (Story) Series.”

Learn more: https://aachompa.com/products/chikasha-nannikbi-anoli-chickasaw-creation-story-the-nannanoli-series-hardcover?_pos=1&_psq=creation+story&_ss=e&_v=1.0

10/10/2025

Possum just wants to dance, and she is prepared to DAZZLE!✨ An early reader chapter book, “Totally Possum” introduces children to the world of independent reading while addressing the prevalent emotions of adolescence. 🩰

Buy here: https://aachompa.com/collections/chickasawpress-books/products/totally-possum-hardcover?_pos=25&_fid=41ef15843&_ss=c

10/09/2025

"This story hooks you from the first page with its richly built world, feuding clans, and a duo whose uneasy alliance could reshape Terra’s future." Undrowned by G.M. DiDesidero is an immersive YA fantasy full of intrigue, tension, and unforgettable characters. Available now for $7.99. Dive into the adventure today!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FT6JFY4S

10/09/2025

"Richly detailed and emotionally charged, this stand-alone companion to Little Bird is a moving portrait of survival against corruption and hardship." Where Birds Land by Mary Ruth Barnes is a powerful literary journey of resilience and hope. Available now for $7.99. Start reading this unforgettable story today!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FTBQ3561