Children’s Literature
Nichole Vasquez-Sutter writes whimsical children’s books that incorporate the Luiseño language with memories of growing up visiting her grandparents’ house on the Pechanga Reservation. Her books are geared toward elementary-aged children interested in learning more about the Indigenous peoples of Southern California.
Polóovi Temét!
“Polóovi Temét” means to have a “Good Day” in the Luiseño language. This book of haiku poetry introduces early readers to the language of the Luiseño people known as the Payómkawichum, the “People of the West.”
Illustrated by the whimsical scenes of Arthur Lin, Nichole Vasquez-Sutter narrates a good day, from early risers to bedtime snuggles, each page introduces the Luiseño names of different critters that you will find across the Payómkawichum lands of Southern California.
Great Oak Press Presents:
Self-published works by Nichole…
Qéengish No’ó’nan
A rhyming children’s book that leads the reader on an adventure through Luiseño cultural activities, alongside your new friend, Qéengish, the squirrel.
Weekend at Grandpa’s
The nostalgic memories of a Native American girl growing up visiting her cousins at her grandfather's house on a Southern California Indian reservation.