Mskwange: The Red Winged Blackbird by Bmejwen Kyle Malott

Bmejwen Kyle Malott

Mskwange: The Red Winged Blackbird

Mskwange [The Red Winged Blackbird] is a Potawatomi Superhero origin story. This story is told in both Potawatomi and English. The book follows a young girl beginning her fast. Her elder tells the story of her ancestor who lived when the Potawatomi were at war with the British. This story is set in the Michiana area in the midst of Potawatomi Territory. Discover how these characters inherit incredible powers and how a New World Order is stopped in the process.

What inspires me?

We, the Potawatomi people, have been very misrepresented throughout history. There is so much misinformation out there. I wanted to write something that our youth can be proud to see and connect with, while continuing to preserve and promote the use of our Potawatomi language within our communities.

Bmejwen Kyle Malott