Paul Goble, born September 27, 1933, in Haslemere, England, developed a lifelong fascination with American Indian traditions beginning in childhood, inspired by stories his mother read to him. After growing up in Oxford and studying furniture design at the Central School of Arts and Crafts, he first visited the United States in 1959 and spent many summers on reservations, deepening his understanding of Native cultures and eventually being adopted by Lakota and Yakima people. Moving to the Black Hills of South Dakota in 1977, Goble created more than 30 books based largely on traditional Lakota, Cheyenne, and Blackfoot stories, including the Caldecott Medal–winning The Girl Who Loved Wild Horses. He described his work as a way to share the “wonderful things” he learned from Native Americans. Goble passed away on January 5, 2017.

Front Cover Image Description: The illustration shows two opposing groups of mounted warriors: Lakota and Cheyenne riders in detailed regalia charging from the left, and U.S. cavalry soldiers in blue uniforms advancing from the right, some carrying rifles and one holding an American flag. The scene is stylized in Goble’s signature ledger‑art style with dynamic motion and intricate patterns on the horses and clothing.