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Orleta Slick
Orleta Slick’s passion to help children began over 10 years ago when she entered the education field upon returning to her alma mater, Shonto Boarding School now known as Shonto Pr...view moreOrleta Slick’s passion to help children began over 10 years ago when she entered the education field upon returning to her alma mater, Shonto Boarding School now known as Shonto Preparatory School in Shonto, Arizona. She is a member of the Navajo Tribe of Arizona. She grew up in the neighborhoods of Inscription House and Shonto, Arizona. Being the youngest child in her family, her playmates were mostly animals and her adventures
were contained in the books that she loved to read. Her childhood experience is what inspired her first children’s book, “Sam the Mischievous Little Goat”.
Orleta has served in the Native American communities as a producer, director, educator, language consultant and writer. She has designed and implemented a national award-winning after school and summer program. She has also expanded literacy initiatives by raising funds and bringing thousands of free books into her community for students and their families. Her multi-media productions have won her entertainment awards and nominations at the Native American Music Awards, American Indian Film Festival, Big Island Indigenous
Film Festival and other venues. As a contributing Board of Director for Jana’s Kids Foundation, she has helped encourage young Native Americans to continue their art, athletic, and academic endeavors beyond high school by providing scholarships.
Orleta’s personal mission is to help young children develop a love for reading, develop literacy skills, and become better citizens. Her creativity and innovations are based on her combined cultural observations of the classrooms, families and communities. Currently residing on the Navajo reservation, Orleta enjoys reading and producing an assortment of multi-media pieces for young audiences.view less