Pushing Up the Sky Seven Native American Plays for Children

Joseph Bruchac, an acclaimed Native American storyteller, presents "Pushing Up the Sky," a unique collection of seven plays for children. Each play is adapted from a different traditional Native tale, representing nations like the Abenaki, Ojibway, Cherokee, and Zuni. Designed for performance, the book includes flexible parts for various group sizes, along with practical suggestions for props, scenery, and costumes that children can help create. Introductory notes and detailed illustrations enrich young readers' understanding of the Native cultures inspiring these vibrant stories. It is an excellent resource for cultural education and fostering creativity through drama.

From acclaimed Native American storyteller Joseph Bruchac comes a collection of seven lively plays for children to perform, each one adapted from a different traditional Native tale. Filled with heroes and tricksters, comedy and drama, these entertaining plays are a wonderful way to bring Native cultures to life for young people. Each play has multiple parts that can be adjusted to suit the size of a particular group and includes simple, informative suggestions for props, scenery, and costumes that children can help to create. Introductory notes and beautiful, detailed illustrations add to young readers' understanding of the seven Native nations whose traditions have inspired the plays.