Kristy Orona-Ramirez

Kristy Orona-Ramirez (Taos Pueblo/Tarahumara) grew up in California’s San Gabriel Valley. From an early age, she showed a penchant for the creative arts, and has been writing short stories and poetry since she was seven years old. Kiki’s Journey was inspired by Kristy’s own first trip to Taos Pueblo. Kristy focused on Native American studies at Humboldt State University, where she completed the Indian Teacher Personnel Program (ITEPP). A fourth grade teacher, Kristy also has a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership and Administration. Kristy is also lead singer for the Native American Northern drumming group, The Mankillers. She currently resides in Riverside, California with her husband and four children.


Books

  • Kiki's Journey
    By Kristy Orona-Ramirez, Jonathan P. Gomez
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    Kiki's Journey

    Kiki's Journey

    By Kristy Orona-Ramirez, Jonathan P. Gomez

    Kiki and her parents travel back to the Taos Pueblo reservation where she was born to learn more about their Tiwa Indian heritage.

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