When It Rains: Tohono O'Odham and Pima Poetry Volume 7

by Ofelia Zepeda

Book Overview

When it was first released in 1982, When It Rains was one of the earliest published literary works in the O'odham language. Speakers from across generations shared poems that showcased the aesthetic of the written word and aimed to spread interest in reading and writing in O'odham.

The poems capture brief moments of beauty, the loving bond between family members, and a deep appreciation of Tohono O'odham culture and traditions, as well...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0816538875
• ISBN13: 9780816538874
• Release Date: March 2019
• Publisher: University of Arizona Press
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 4.9" x 7.3"