Oscar Hokeah books in order

Q: "How many books has Oscar Hokeah written?"

"Oscar Hokeah has written one books in one series."

Q: "What was Oscar Hokeah's first book?"

"Oscar Hokeah's first book is Calling for a Blanket Dance, published in 2022."

Q: "Is Oscar Hokeah's novel based on his own experiences?"

"Hokeah has said the novel draws on his own Kiowa and Cherokee heritage and his work as a social worker, though it is fiction rather than autobiography."

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Calling for a Blanket Dance	2022	Buy

Oscar Hokeah is an American author of Kiowa and Cherokee descent who works as a social worker in Oklahoma. His debut novel, Calling for a Blanket Dance (2022), was published by Algonquin Books and received substantial critical attention for its portrait of a Native American family across multiple generations.

The novel follows Everett Many Horses from infancy to adulthood, with each chapter narrated by a different family member – grandparents, parents, cousins, aunts and uncles – who each have their own stake in Everett’s survival and success. The structure allows Hokeah to show the web of relationships and obligations within a Native family without centering a single perspective. The title refers to a traditional dance ceremony.

Calling for a Blanket Dance was a finalist for the PEN/Hemingway Award for Debut Novel and received recognition from multiple best-of-year lists. Hokeah’s professional background in social work with Native communities informs the book’s grounded depiction of poverty, addiction, and family resilience.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Oscar Hokeah written?

Oscar Hokeah has written one books in one series.

What was Oscar Hokeah's first book?

Oscar Hokeah’s first book is Calling for a Blanket Dance, published in 2022.

Is Oscar Hokeah's novel based on his own experiences?

Hokeah has said the novel draws on his own Kiowa and Cherokee heritage and his work as a social worker, though it is fiction rather than autobiography.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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