When Stars Have Teeth literary criticism Kari Smalkoski

Kari Smalkoski

Allotment Stories delves into this conflict

and nationhood

They sailed against prevailing winds and currents aboard powerful double canoes to settle the vast Pacific Ocean

Five years

When Stars Have Teeth literary criticism Kari SmalkoskiBuffy Yellowbird knows exactly what she wants. She went to college, got her degree, moved to the city, and found a big girl job. Working at the San Francisco Urban Indian center is a dream come true except that it constantly fans the flames of anger stuck in her belly. Thanks to a non Native board, Buffy spends every day fighting for the community to have what they need. With each day at work as terrible as a Monday, Buffy doesn't have time for