When it was first released in 1982, When It Rains was one of the earliest published literary works in the O'odham language.
Speakers from across generations shared poems that showcased the aesthetic of the written word and aimed to spread interest in reading and writing in O'odham.
The poems capture brief moments of beauty, the loving bond between family members, and a deep appreciation of Tohono O'odham culture and traditions, as well as reverent feelings about the landsca.
University Of Arizona Press When it rains: tohono o'odham and pima poetry, paperback/ofelia zepeda
