Tucson Festival of Books

Wallace James Jr.



WNPA

Wallace comes from the Navajo Nation in Northeast Arizona from a small town called Cornfields. He is of the Honey Comb Rock People Clan, born for the Mexican People Clan; his maternal grandfathers are the One Who Walks Around Clan and paternal grandfathers are Bitter Water Clan. He comes from a long line of Navajo Rug weavers and Navajo Tribal leaders that represent the great Navajo Nation. His hobbies include teaching the younger generation about the importance of Navajo rug weaving and silversmithing. Family is most important within the Navajo culture and traditions. As being a local elected leader as the Cornfields Chapter Vice President and Ganado Unified School District Board Clerk, it’s important to him to be a positive role model for our children.

Communities: LGBTQ+, Indigenous or Native American


Scheduled events:
Woven Threads of Time
Join Navajo trader Wallace James, Jr. as he shares personal stories of Hubbell Trading Post, the oldest continuously operated trading post on the Navajo Nation. Learn about beautiful Navajo rugs and how the threads of time, trade, and art are interlaced.

National Parks Experience Stage (Seats 146)  View this venue on the Festival map
Sat, Mar 15, 11:30 am - 12:25 pm
Nature / Environment
Signing area: Sales & Signing Area - National Parks (following presentation)  View this venue on the Festival map

Panelist: Wallace James Jr.
Moderator: Bret Muter
Woven Threads of Time
Join Navajo trader Wallace James, Jr. as he shares personal stories of Hubbell Trading Post, the oldest continuously operated trading post on the Navajo Nation. Learn about beautiful Navajo rugs and how the threads of time, trade, and art are interlaced.

National Parks Experience Stage (Seats 146)  View this venue on the Festival map
Sun, Mar 16, 11:30 am - 12:25 pm
Nature / Environment
Signing area: Sales & Signing Area - National Parks (following presentation)  View this venue on the Festival map

Panelist: Wallace James Jr.
Moderator: Bret Muter