William Oandasan

William Oandasan was an American poet, journalist, editor, and publisher. He was born on the Round Valley Reservation in Northern California, to Yuki tribe and Filipino parents.

Life

He founded the A Press in 1976 and edited A: A Journal of Contemporary Literature, one of the first literary magazines devoted to American Indian writers.

Awards

1985 American Book Award for Round Valley Songs.

Works

Taking Off ;Earth & Sky, A Press ;Sermon & Three Waves: A Journey Through Night ;A Branch of California Redwood ;Moving Inland, A Publications ;

;Round Valley Verses, Blue Cloud Quarterly ;Summer Night, A Publications.