Beyond the Glittering World: An Anthology of Indigenous Feminisms and Futurisms

by Stacie Shannon Denetsosie (Editor)

Rooted in visions of Indigenous futurisms, Beyond the Glittering World proclaims and celebrates a rising generation of Indigenous women and genderqueer storytellers.

The collection brings together twenty-two emerging and established writers whose poems and stories expand the imagination an. From a museum heist 177 years in the making, to lyrical explorations of love and loss, to a tale where language itself becomes the force that saves the land, this boundary-breaking, genre-bending anthology illuminates the power of Indigenous voices.

Genres: Poetry, Indigenous, Nonfiction, Feminism, Anthologies, Short Stories, Native American

240 pages, Paperback

Published November 11, 2025

Reviews

[Kostas · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 ⭐️

our world is becoming so bleak that I come across more and more media that serve the purpose of giving us an image of a future (or alternative present) where our lives as underrepresented or marginalized people are not only respected, but where we are actively a part of sustaining and developing the world.

it's not a utopia per se - in many of the stories in this collection the earth has suffered and is suffering - so it maintains a sense of realism. at the same time, it gives us space to express gratitude, hope and to imagine a soothing world for our hearts.

many images and words of this collection come back to my mind even days after reading it. my personal favorite elements are the revolutionary tone of Alfabetízate Otro Mundo, the mention of virtual realm and the connection to shared lives in Kahilinā'i, the emphasis on language and linguistics present in many poems and stories, especially Our Native Languages Survive Us, the mention of capitalism as infection in Sky Woman Rising, the representation of Native American, Pacific Islander and Latin women, and the fact that this collection exists at all.

I discovered it after coming across a poem by Kinsale Drake in a Poetry issue that I strongly believed changed my definition of poetry and expanded my horizons. So, I googled her and this turned out to be her latest publication/contribution.

this isn’t a book that changed my life, but it is one that gave me a warm feeling in my heart, made me curious, and opened my mind to exploring cultures I knew little about.

[Jessilyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’m in awe of this magnificent anthology. The short stories and the poems were captivating, breathtaking, insightful, and truly a joy to read. The emerging themes of resilience, identity, culture, loneliness, and healing connect all of these different works together in a magical way. There is nothing I love more than engaging in stories from people who are different from me, and this was very much the case with these indigenous voices. Gaining a better understanding of their experiences and their perspectives of the world helped me see things differently. Although we could not be more different in many ways, I found connections to some of these characters in unexpected ways, reminding me that what unites us is our human experiences, fears, losses, hopes, despairs, and dreams.

Also the JACKIESHAUNA YELLOWJACKETS MENTION??? 🫨

I could not be happier to end the year with this final read!

[Shelley Anderson · Rating 4 out of 5]

"It is only by gifts and gratitude that any world can be born and thrive."

These are the words of the elder Moth, as the children gather around her to celebrate Founders' Day. The Wampanoag have succeded where others have failed, by building a successful space station, where the Earth's soil, flora and fauna are being rebuilt. When the Earth is ready, all this bounty will be returned.

They have succeeded because of their sense of connection and reciprocity.

"Sky Woman Rising: A Memoir" by Moniquill Blackgoose is only one of the 22 Indigenous writers in this exciting anthology. Her positive portrayal of Native resourcefulness and technology is indicative of this whole collection of speculative short stories and contemporary poetry.

In Trisha Moquino's "Our Native Languages Survive Us," the natural world stopped listening to English in the year 2094. It is only by speaking to the land and waters in Indigenous languages like Keres that climate change will be reversed.

My favorite stories were Shaina A. Nez's "Witches", in which Native literature helps an academic escape a witch, and Andrea L. Rogers' tense dystopian "Signal from Noise."

I enjoyed the Native feminist twists in all these stories, which are also reflected in the anthology's poetry.

"I don't know when I started to stand and wait/
or who first told me that moms can go missing or die/I thought moms were forever/" writes Arielle Twist in "In the beginning, it's just you and me against the world". The work in this anthology acknowledges the sometimes painful reality of Native lives, but the focus is on Native resilience and joy.

[Lauren Book Witch · Rating 4 out of 5]

I’ve been looking forward to reading this anthology for months! With contributions from Moniquill Blackgoose, Chelsea T. Hicks, Cheyenne Dakota Williams and more, “Beyond the Glittering World: an Anthology of Indigenous Futurisms,” contains poetry, short stories and more. It’s impossible for me to pick my favorite contribution! Stories to make you think, make you wonder and weep. Poems that are calls to action and calls to rest. Positivity wonderful.

[Ron · Rating 5 out of 5]

A short read that can be done in a day. A beautiful blend of poetry and mini-stories. Also, very powerful storytelling. Found myself connecting to much of them and highlighting favorite passages/verses.

[Zzzannie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a great read! I picked this book for the poems - which I liked - but I was delighted by the short stories. I LOVED them! I particularly appreciated the parts with a dystopian but feminist angle. A great way to discover powerful writters and artists - definitely recommend!

[Todd · Rating 4 out of 5]

A collection that interprets and predicts the present and future by indigenous writers and showcases the varying ideology of a diverse people. Enlightening and challenging, and a welcome addition to my library.

[E.D.E. Bell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely brilliant collection of stories. Layered, colorful, sensory - I was entranced from start to finish, and I think this is the first anthology I've ever read that I immediately thought - I will need to read this again. Brilliant, tremendous work.

[Irina · Rating 3 out of 5]

A collection of poems and stories that just didn’t resonate with me. The themes and style feel better suited for teenagers or young adults, rather than my own reading preferences.

[Library of Dreaming (Bookstagram) · Rating 5 out of 5]

A really interesting and beautiful collection. There were only a few pieces I didn't love which has to be a new record for me for anthologies.

[Stroctoperry · Rating 5 out of 5]

More poetry than I'm usually looking for but I enjoyed the stories.

[Erica · Rating 4 out of 5]

Visionary, playful, and strange. A perfect book to start the reading year.

[Valerie · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5⭐

[Sarah Street · Rating 3 out of 5]

The poetry is what I enjoyed the most.