Check out our list of books set in Oklahoma or by Oklahoma authors. There’s a wide range of suggestions, whether you like fiction, nonfiction, poetry or young adult novels. And you just might learn a thing or two about this great state.
The Outsiders
By S.E. Hinton
1967
Set in Tulsa and written by Tulsa-born author S.E. Hinton, The Outsiders changed the landscape...
The idea of pen pals has been around for generations. In the past, people exchanged letters using snail mail, either with those who lived in other parts of their cities, other states, across the nation, or even around the world. Pen pals sometimes exchanged small gifts, trinkets and newspaper clippings from their hometowns, and postage stamps on the envelopes...
Learning to play an instrument is, arguably, one of the most rewarding hobbies to take part in. Studying and perfecting a new skill over time, especially one that produces music, is a popular pastime for a reason. Drums, often considered the backbone of music, require a completely different skill set to something like the guitar or piano.
“Drumming is a...
January might not seem like the most conducive time to get into the great outdoors, but here in Oklahoma, this month can provide plenty of mild weather days to off-set the chill. And many of us find ourselves looking for opportunities to stay active and get some sunshine to chase away the winter doldrums.
So, taking the chance to explore...
In Oklahoma, dams are not only crucial for managing water resources, but they also play a vital role in keeping residents safe and powering the state.
With over 4,700 dams, the state of Oklahoma has the fifth most dams of any state in the United States. These structures serve multiple purposes, including flood control – preventing damage to communities in...
In a time of global unrest and uncertainty, perhaps no educational endeavor is more relevant than one where students represent different countries and come together to solve world problems. That’s exactly what Model United Nations (MUN), a competitive collegiate program, is all about: an exercise in global empathy.
“Model United Nations is just the absolute perfect to cultivate empathy,”...
Stories captivate us, whether it’s sharing legends and limericks, tall tales and true accounts, or folklore and fancy dances. Stories unite, delight, educate and inspire.
“Whether fiction or nonfiction, printed or imparted, stories help us find meaning and transmit customs, culture, knowledge and morals,” says Kimberly Roblin, director of communications with Oklahoma Humanities.
Preserving and promoting Oklahoman’s stories helps guide the...
As northeastern Oklahoma resident Jana Jae recalls it, the whole thing began back in early 2017. That’s when she and several other alumni of the long-running Hee Haw TV show gathered for a meal in a Nashville restaurant, following a memorial celebration for the program’s recently deceased producer, Sam Lovullo.
“There was a house band, and they asked me, ‘Where’s...
“I could never do that!”That was my initial reaction to seeing a particular photo of a daring activity in an international travel book. Years passed and I revisited this lingering idea.
Within the “ring of fire” of volcanoes and earthquakes, Nicaragua hosts a thrilling way to interact with its youngest active volcano: volcano boarding. Reportedly, this activity, also called sliding,...
From ties to JFK and Bonnie and Clyde to sweeping panoramic vistas, Poteau is brimming with history, mystery and opportunity.
Although it’s a relatively small city with a population of around 8,520, Poteau is a great day-trip destination with plenty to see and do. For starters, Poteau is home to Carl Albert State College, Kiamichi Technology Center and the Skatepark...
