Zitkala-Ša books in order
Yankton Dakota writer
- Lived
- 1876–1938
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 2
Zitkala-Ša published 2 short story collections, beginning with American Indian Stories (1921).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Zitkala-Ša
Short story collections in order
Old Indian Legends (1901)
American Indian Stories (1921)
About Zitkala-Ša
Zitkala-Ša, also Zitkála-Šá, was a Yankton Dakota writer, editor, translator, musician, educator, and political activist. She was also known by her anglicized and married name, Gertrude Simmons Bonnin. She wrote several works chronicling her struggles with cultural identity, and the pull between the majority culture in which she was educated, and the Dakota culture into which she was born and raised. Her later books were among the first works to bring traditional Native American stories to a widespread white English-speaking readership.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Zitkala-Ša FAQ
- How many books has Zitkala-Ša written?
- Zitkala-Ša published 2 short story collections that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Zitkala-Ša's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with American Indian Stories.
- What is Zitkala-Ša's last book?
- American Indian Stories (1921).
- What is Zitkala-Ša's most famous book?
- American Indian Stories (1921) is Zitkala-Ša's most widely read book.
- Can I read Zitkala-Ša's books for free?
- Yes. 2 books by Zitkala-Ša are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.