Bilingual story focuses on Shoshone boy and family dynamics

The book is written in alternating lines of English and Shoshone, from the perspective of a Shoshone child.

Feb 2, 2026• 3 min read

Lydia Snow

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Book launch — GBC Humanities Center Director Katie Karnehm-Esh, Norm Cavanaugh and Antoinette Cavanaugh read from "Little Brother Asks, Where Did I Come From?" at the book launch at Great Basin College on Jan. 30, 2026.

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ELKO — Duck Valley Shoshone tribe member Antoinette Cavanaugh, who is pursuing a Ph.D. in human development and family science at the University of Nevada, Reno, was the first Native American person to become a Nevada public school superintendent.

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Cavanaughs — Norm Cavanaugh and Antoinette Cavanaugh at Antoinette's book launch event on Jan. 30, 2026, at Great Basin College.

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Lydia Snow

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I love writing feature stories about businesses, the outdoors, nonprofits and local events. I also enjoy compiling photo galleries and updates on how the city is changing. Why I cover this beat: I am passionate about celebrating what makes the Elko community unique.

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