The New Trail: A Book of Creative Writing by Indian Students.

Phoenix Indian School students pioneered a publication to document their traditions and promote inter-tribal dialog. First published in 1941, then enlarged and republished in 1953, The New Trail tested new, culturally-anchored and participatory concepts of student education.  

Students wrote, drew art for, and printed The New Trail on the school’s printing equipment, guided by an adult artist-printer. The school yearbook made it possible for non-Native Americans to learn about diversity among tribes.