Shena Little Bear is not only my pen name; it is also my Native American name.  I am Cherokee, Lakota, Osage, Irish, Scottish, German, and Welch.  In 1978, I graduated from State Fair Community College in Sedalia, Missouri, but I started writing during my High School years.  I have worked for three newspapers:  the Miami Herald, Nevada State Journal, and Reno Evening Gazette.  During the 1990’s, I was the editor and publisher of a monthly Native American publication.  For years, I have written poetry and several of my poems have been published around the world.  I am a lifetime member of the International Poet Society.  Currently, I am writing books for readers of all ages.  To date, I have three books published:  VISIONS, PRAYERS, and POEMS; HOW THE LONE WOLF GOT HER NAME; and MY PAL LITTLE SNOWFLAKE.