I Am Osage: How Clarence Tinker Became The First Native American major general

“Von Martin’s bold, photorealistic images complement the text. Rogers’ storytelling brings to life a kindhearted, resilient historical figure who was devoted to his community.” - Kirkus Reviews“Rogers celebrates the way [Clarence Tinker] held onto his Indigenous roots through Indian boarding school, military academy training, and afterward. [A] proud remembrance.” - BooklistThe incredible life story of Clarence Tinker…one of the power of resilience, honor, and duty. Von Martin’s illustration glow with the radiance of oil paintings, drawing the eye to key moments in Tinker’s life and highlighting aspects of Osage culture. An excellent addition to nonfiction collections for young readers. - School Library Journal (starred review)

Kim Rogers writes books, short stories, and poems across all children’s age groups. She is an enrolled member of Wichita and Affiliated Tribes and is a member of the National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition. Much of her writing highlights her Wichita heritage. Kim lives with her family on her tribe’s ancestral homelands in Oklahoma. Kim has three upcoming picture books signed with Heartdrum.