Native American Authors

Albert Yava
, 1888-

Hopi

Tewa

Albert Yava, a respected Tewa Hopi elder who was born in
1888, recalls what life was like in the early days and weaves personal recollections with legends, ancient traditions and beliefs, and oral histories of the Hopi.

Books by Albert Yava:

Yava, Albert. Big Falling Snow: A Tewa-Hopi Indian’s Life and Timesand the History and Traditions of His People
Avenel, NJ : Outlet, 1978.
Genre: Oral History
Language: Hopi and English
Audience: All Ages
ISBN: 978-0826306241

Yava, Albert. Field Mouse Goes to War (Tusan Homichi Tuwvota)
Washington, DC : Education Division, United States Indian Services, 1944.
Genre: Folklore
Language: Hopi and English
Audience: Youth
ISBN: 978-0910584470

Yava, Albert. Little Hopi Hopihoya
United States Indian Service.
Genre: Folklore
Language: Hopi and English
Audience: Youth

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