The sad yet funny semi-autobiographical story of a Native American Indian boy who manages to leave his life on the reservation despite overwhelming odds. Illustrated in a contemporary cartoon style by Ellen Forney. Ages: 12+.
Sherman Alexie is an award-winning author, poet and filmmaker, who was named one of Granta's Best Young American Novelists. One of the most well-known and beloved literary writers of his generation, his works of adult fiction include Reservation Blues and short story collections Ten Little Indians and The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven. He lives in Seattle.
