Louise Erdrich American novelist Louise Erdrich, 2008. (more) 13 Great Indigenous Writers to Read and Celebrate Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/topic/13-Great-Indigenous-Writers-to-Read-and-Celebrate Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/topic/13-Great-Indigenous-Writers-to-Read-and-Celebrate Written by René Ostberg René Ostberg is an associate editor at Encyclopaedia Britannica. René Ostberg Fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Oct 3, 2024 • Article History Table of Contents Ask the Chatbot a Question Ask the Chatbot a Question The Indigenous peoples of what are now the United States and Canada have a rich history of oral tradition and folk literature that dates back thousands of years. In the 20th and 21st centuries many Native American and First Nations writers emerged to become among the most exciting voices in American and Canadian literature. Discover your next favorite read with our list celebrating great Indigenous authors. Born in Minnesota and raised in North Dakota, Erdrich is the daughter of a German American father and a French Ojibwe mother. Erdrich has plumbed both sides of her family’s heritage for literary inspiration, ...(100 of 2494 words)

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