Storybook Plan

For my storybook I plan on telling some of the Choctaw Nation supernatural legends. I plan on including stories of the Sinto-Holo, Shampe, and Nalusa Falaya. If there is time I might try to pull one more story in with these. These are all supernatural beings that I was raised on believing from my grandparents. Since storytelling is very important to my heritage, I thought it would be cool to include them in my story book. I will tell the stories just the way I was told them for the first time.  I plan on using http://www.native-languages.org/morelegends/nalusa-falaya.htm as my base research website, however a lot of my stories I tell are stories that were verbally passed on from ancestors. Native storytelling is a key part of the history of my tribe and to the history of Oklahoma! Im really excited to share my heritage with you guys.
Native Storytelling
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  1. Ryan CaleFebruary 12, 2020 at 7:29 AM

    Hi Hunter!

    I think it is so cool that you plan to tell these Choctaw stories! Especially considering that your grandparents told you these stories when you were younger. I think that will give your retelling of these stories a unique perspective, unlike someone like me who has only read them. Good luck on your project! I am excited to learn more about your heritage too!

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