Sherman Alexie
Ages 13+
With a forward by Markus Zusak, interviews with Sherman Alexie and Ellen Forney, and black-and-white interior art throughout, this edition is perfect for fans and collectors alike.
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We keep this on the shelf for Indigenous family, culture, and story — a story kids can feel, not just a lesson adults want to teach.
Ages 13+. Especially helpful for shared reading at home or in class.
Ask: Who in this book feels like you? Who feels new?
Bedtime tip: after the last page, ask one question and wait — silence is where the story sticks.
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