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Gayle Ross
Gayle Ross is a storyteller and descendant of chief John Ross, the principal chief of the Cherokee Nation during the infamous Trail of Tears. She learned traditional Cherokee stories from her grandmother, and worked in radio and television in Texas. She is also the adopted sister of Ron Evans, a Chippewa/Cree storyteller.
Awards and Honors
Wordcraft Circle Storyteller of the Year (Traditional Native Stories) award, 1997
Books by Gayle Ross:
Ross, Gayle. How Turtle's Back Was Cracked: a Traditional Cherokee Tale
New York : Dial Books for Young Readers, 1995.
Genre: Folklore
Description: Summary : A traditional Cherokee story retold by Gayle Ross, with paintings by Murv Jacob. Turtle's boastfulness gets him into trouble.
Audience: Youth
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