Warrior Grandma: The Story of Patricia Locke - Paperback

by Littlebrave Beaston (Author), Luthando Mazibuko (Illustrator)

Warrior Grandma: The Story of Patricia Locke by Littlebrave Beaston will be the latest title in the Change Maker series. Patricia Locke--whose Lakota name, Thawáchin Wasté Win, means "Compassionate Woman"--courageously fought for the equality of Indigenous people in the United States and around the world. She was not only a staunch advocate for the rights of Indigenous people but a loving mother and grandmother. This book teaches the values of generosity, selflessness, and the importance of building strong family relationships. Readers will learn about how prejudice affects American Indians and how Patricia advocated for equal rights for Indigenous people during her lifetime. The book also discusses the qualities of leadership, the principle of consultation, and the importance of courage and perseverance in the face of oppression and attempted assimilation. Patricia acted as a bridge between two cultures--white and Indigenous--and, even in the face of overwhelming difficulties, she always demonstrated compassion toward others. She embodied the qualities of a true Change Maker.

Author Biography

Dr. Littlebrave Beaston (Tsimshean, Makah, and Greek) is a Naturopathic Physician and Licensed Acupuncturist. She has lived on the Standing Rock Reservation on both the North and South Dakota sides. She currently lives in Austin, Texas near her son and two grand-dogs, Ellie and Maggie. She has been a Bahá'í since 1969. Luthando Mazibuko has had a passion for drawing since his early childhood in South Africa and holds a BFA in illustration from Northern Illinois University and an MAT in fine art from the School of the Art Institute in Chicago.