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for book discussion with author 3/22/24

“Clapsaddle’s lush debut thrusts 19-year-old Cowney Sequoyah into WWII intrigue…The clear, crisp prose hums consistently as the intricate story easily moves along and new details about Cowney’s family’s past emerge. Both an astonishing addition to WWII and Native American literature, this novel sings on every level.”―Publishers Weekly (starred)

“Even As We Breathe is a remarkable and important debut novel that announces a major new voice in southern literature, and one that we have waited far too long to hear. Clapsaddle offers us characters we will never forget, a palpable sense of place, and an intricate plot, but most of all she allows us to luxuriate in her rich language, which is evident from the first sentence to the last. It was not only a pleasure to read this book, it was also an honor. Don’t miss it.”―Silas House, author of Southernmost

“A lovely story that engages its readers and gives them a vivid experience in Cherokee culture.”―Independent Tribune