05/10/2026
We are proud to announce Mississippi’s 2026 Great Reads from Great Places adult selection, Choctaw Traditions: Stories of the Life and Customs of the Mississippi Choctaw.
This important title offers a meaningful look at the history, culture, traditions, and lived experiences of the Mississippi Choctaw people.
The selection honors the depth of Mississippi’s heritage and the importance of preserving and sharing these stories across generations.
Connect with your local library to explore this title.
Graphic announcing Mississippi’s 2026 Great Reads from Great Places adult selection. The graphic features the book cover of Choctaw Traditions: Stories of the Life and Customs of the Mississippi Choctaw by Tom Mould, Eddie Johnson, and Jay Wesley. The cover shows a grassy mound under a blue sky, a cross-section of soil, and black-and-white Choctaw-inspired artwork at the bottom. Text on the graphic reads “Great Reads From Great Places,” “Mississippi Center for the Book,” and “2026 Selection.”
