Synopsis
Summary
An essential book of questions and answers for Native and non-Native young readers alike. Ranging from “Why is there such a fuss about nonnative people wearing Indian costumes for Halloween?” to “Why is it called a ‘traditional Indian fry bread taco’?“ to “What’s it like for natives who don’t look native?” to “Why are Indians so often imagined rather than understood?”, and beyond, Everything You Wanted to Know About Indians But Were Afraid to Ask does exactly what its title says for young readers. Tough, difficult, and nuanced questions are addressed with a gentle hand.
Notable Achievements
Golden Kite Award Winner, Chicago Public Library’s Best of the Best; Kirkus’ Best of the Year; ABC Group Best Books for Young Readers; TLA’s 2022 Texas Topaz Reading List; Chicago Public Library’s Best Teen Book Covers of the Year; Illuminative Children’s Book Gift Guide; AICL’s Best Books of 2021; a Junior Library Guild Selection; 2022 Texas Topaz Selection; Cybils Awards Finalist
Reviews
Kirkus Reviews: "This collection of short essays about Native Americans is comprehensive, equitable, and generous... Wise, well-researched, and not to be missed."
School Library Journal: "Composed, eloquent, courteous, Treuer is an ideal, safe guide through all manner of topics, from the difficult, inane, nuanced, to downright racist."
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