The Hero Twins tells the story of two brothers born to Changing Woman and trained by the Holy People to save their people from the naayee', a race of monsters. But the naayee' can't be beaten alone. Family and friends and wise mentors must lead any warrior down the good path toward victory. Colourful illustrations show the action as the twins seek out their father to receive the weapons they need to face the greatest monster of them all: Ye'iitsoh.

Told in Navajo, the Dine language, and English, this story exists in many versions, and all demonstrate the importance of thinking, patience, persistence, bravery, and reverence. These teachings still help the Dine-and everyone-find the harmony of a balanced and braver life.

About the Author
Jim Kristofic grew up on the Navajo Reservation in northeastern Arizona, USA, and has worked on and off the "Rez" for more than ten years as a river guide, park ranger, journalist, ranch hand, and oral historian. He's written for the Navajo Times, Arizona Highways, High Country News, and Native Peoples Magazine. His memoir, Navajos Wear Nikes: A Reservation Life, was a finalist for the 2012 Spur Award and was named a 2011 Southwest Book of the Year.

Nolan Karras James is an artist, songwriter, powwow dancer, guitarist, and former rodeo cowboy from Pinon, Arizona, USA. His father is Many Goats Clan (T?'izi Lani) and his mother is Apache (Chishi).


Book Information
ISBN 9780826355331
Author Jim Kristofic
Format Paperback
Page Count 52
Imprint University of New Mexico Press
Publisher University of New Mexico Press
Weight(grams) 214g