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This special summer issue is dedicated to California Native languages—Tolowa, Hupa, Karuk, Mono and more. Showcasing original poetry and tips for language reclamation, the features herein celebrate the polyphony of a new generation of Native speakers, language immersion communities, and the power of words—an indelible part of Indigenous heritage.

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2025 ⸻ Summer Issue
Volume 38 ⸻ Issue 4
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Water is a defining feature of California. From the Sacramento San Joaquin Delta to Lake Tahoe to the 1,200-mile long Golden Coast, these bodies of water draw tourists from near and far—both human and avian; their depths support abundant marine life; their flows influence our atmosphere; and, like many of our climate-sensitive systems, they face drastic changes on a warming planet. Thirsty to know more about them? Dive in to the books below.

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