Anna Lee Walters facts for kids

Anna Lee Walters is a talented American author. She was born on September 9, 1946. Her heritage is from the Pawnee and Otoe–Missouria Native American tribes. She is known for her stories and novels that share important messages.

About Anna Lee Walters

Anna Lee Walters was born in Pawnee, Oklahoma. Her mother was Pawnee, and her father was Otoe-Missouria. She grew up learning about her rich Native American culture.

Education and Teaching

Anna Lee Walters went to Goddard College in Plainfield, Vermont. There, she earned her bachelor's degree. She also got her master's degree in creative writing. Later, she became a teacher. She taught in the Humanities Division at Diné College in Arizona. She also worked as a publisher. She helped create educational books for Navajo Community College Press.

Anna Lee Walters lives in Tsaile, Arizona. Her husband, Harry Walters, used to be the Director of the Museum at Diné College.

Her Important Books

Anna Lee Walters has written several important books. Her stories often explore Native American culture. They also talk about the experiences of Native American people.

Ghost Singer

Her first novel, Ghost Singer, was published in 1988. This book tells a story about Native American cultural items. These items were kept in a museum. The novel explores how these items affect people. It shows how Native Americans connect with their ancestors and traditions. The book came out just before new laws were made. These laws helped Native American communities get their cultural items back.

The Sun Is Not Merciful

Anna Lee Walters also wrote a collection of short stories. It is called The Sun Is Not Merciful. This book won two special awards. In 1985, it received the American Book Award. It also won the Virginia McCormick Scully Award. These awards show how important her writing is.

See also

• List of Native American writers