National Humanities Medalist for the year 2000,Virginia Driving Hawk Sneve is the author of The Chichi Hoohoo Bogeyman, When Thunders Spoke, and The Trickster and the Troll, all available from the University of Nebraska Press.

"This is storytelling at its best as Sneve combines history, legend, and autobiography to create a loving look at a fascinating people."-Booklist Booklist "A heartfelt account of Indian history and tradition by a masterful storyteller."-Kirkus Reviews Kirkus Reviews "Piecing together the stories of her grandmothers in much the same way she pieces together colored cloth to make a quilt, Virginia Driving Hawk Sneve creates a rich pattern of history that highlights the experiences of the women in her family through four generations... These stories of the strength and tenacity of Native American women can enrich the lives of all women... We have much to learn from these women."-Winds of Change Winds of Change