Lydia Whirlwind Soldier
Lydia Whirlwind Soldier, born on the Rosebud Reservation, is a founding member of the Oceti Sakowin Tribal Writers Society. A graduate of Sinte Gleska University and Pennsylvania State University, she is best known for her poetry, but is also a non-fiction writer, teacher, business owner, and Native craftswoman. Whirlwind Soldier received the 2015 South Dakota Living Indian Treasure Award in recognition of her preservation of traditional art forms.
FEATURED BOOK: Coming Home Songs
Website: N/A
LYDIA’S EVENTS:
- Friday, Sept. 26 @ 3:15 p.m. – Author Signing Event – Holiday Inn Convention Center, Ponderosa, Cottonwood, Oak, & Cedar Rooms
- Saturday, Sept. 27 @ 2:00 p.m. – Coming Home Songs: A Reading – Holiday Inn Convention Center, Swarm Room
- Saturday, Sept. 27 @ 4:30 p.m. –Author Signing Event – Holiday Inn Convention Center, Ponderosa, Cottonwood, Oak, & Cedar Rooms