Before he became known as Sitting Bull, a Lakota boy was called Slow. The name stung, especially for a child who longed to prove himself brave and worthy like his father. But Slow’s careful way of watching, thinking, and waiting was not weakness. It was part of who he was becoming.
This true story follows his boyhood as he learns courage, patience, and leadership within his Lakota community. Through moments of challenge and danger, you see how a quiet, deliberate child grows toward the name history remembers.
Joseph Bruchac’s respectful picture-book biography offers young readers a powerful introduction to Sitting Bull, Native American history, and the idea that strength can take many forms.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
32 Pages
