A highly-acclaimed anthology about growing up Native now in paperback.
*Best Books of 2014, American Indians in Children’s Literature
*Best Book of 2014, Center for the Study of Multicultural Literature
*2015 USBBY Outstanding International Book Honor List
A
collection truly universal in its themes, Dreaming in Indian will
shatter commonly held stereotypes about Native peoples and offers
readers a unique insight into a community often misunderstood and
misrepresented by the mainstream media.
Native artists,
including acclaimed author Joseph Boyden, renowned visual artist Bunky
Echo Hawk, and stand-up comedian Ryan McMahon, contribute thoughtful and
heartfelt pieces on their experiences growing up Native.
Whether
addressing the effects of residential schools, calling out bullies
through personal manifestos, or simply citing their hopes for the
future, this book refuses to shy away from difficult topics. Insightful,
thought-provoking, brutally and beautifully honest, this book is sure
to appeal to young adults everywhere.
“Not to be missed.” School Library Journal, *starred review
“…a uniquely valuable resource.” Kirkus Reviews, *starred review
“…wide-ranging and emotionally potent…” Publishers Weekly