The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian | 
Banned Books Week Bulletin Board! All my classes do a Banned Books activity. Last year, a set of books was withheld from Seward HS library without any oversight from the Curriculum Review Committee after the assistant superintendent decided that the titles were too controversial. Titles included: “I Am A Feminist,” “We Are Not Yet Equal: Understanding Our Racial Divide,” and others regarding LGBTQA representation. Censorship happens near and far.
pickExcellent read. Unexpectedly heartbreaking and inspirational.
pickA tolerant grandmother, a coach/player relationship that is positive mentorship, the trials and tribulations of friendship, and a boy awakening to the inequities and cruelties of the real world in regards to race and economics. Yeah, exactly the kind of book that should be banned. Why build empathy in our young people? Please read this book and share it. Don‘t let the firemen win.
pickI picked this up at the library book sale specifically to add to my little free library. I don't have many YA books in there.
My book nerdy senses told me to read it first.
Am I ever glad I did!
This is the story of a boy growing up "different." He's learning about loyalty, loss, love, and finding his own way.
I cried on the last page.
So good.
pickThis book made the list of the most banned in schools last year. Any book being banned is a tragedy and this one is no exception. It‘s smart, funny, and courageous. It‘s a YA that forces some pretty heavy thinking all while making you giggle. A must read!
Say it should be banned? Then of course I‘m going to read it and share! #buybannedbooks #readbannedbooks
pickA fascinating coming of age book about a unique boy on an Indian reservation and his observations of his family, friends, and tribe. The story focuses on friendship and a bit of romance but always with a character driven plot line. It gives an insiders view of life on the res and what it means to lead a double life between the white world and the res as a teen boy.
pickI loved the pov this was written from and it definitely made me bawl my eyes out to be honest
#BeginsWith #True
"Absolutely True" even! ?
@Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @Eggs
pickJunior decides to leave the Rez for a better education.
I enjoyed this story of Junior, there were a lot of sad moments but it was so witty and the cartoons rounded off everything nicely. I‘m glad I didn‘t listen to the audiobook on this one.
pickThe Absolutely True Diary Of A Part-Time Indian
Sherman Alexie
pickUnfortunately, here we have another great book with wide appeal written by a man who turns out to be a bit of a shit. It‘s a real shame how often this happens. The Absolutely True Diary Of A Part-Time Indian was a good young-adult read, but art does not and cannot exist in a vacuum. Full review with more info: https://keepingupwiththepenguins.com/the-absolutely-true-diary-of-a-part-time-in...
pickJunior makes the bold decision to leave the Rez and go to school at the wealthy white school in Reardon. This book details his struggle being in both communities and not quite a part of either. Definitely worth a read.
pick“I used to think the world was broken down by tribes,“ I said. “By Black and White. By Indian and White. But I know this isn't true. The world is only broken into two tribes: the people who are assholes and the people who are not.“ (page 176) Absolutely the best quote I‘ve read in a good while.
Going in, I hadn‘t realized that this was a memoir. I loved it. It was funny at times and sad in others. Great book.
Sherman Alexie tells the story of Junior, a budding cartoonist growing up on the Spokane Indian Reservation. Determined to take his future into his own hands, Junior leaves his troubled school on the rez to attend an all-white farm town high school where the only other Indian is the school mascot.
This is completely different from what I've explored so far (Which is not much, I think) but I'm really excited for this. 🍻📚
#nextread #bibliophile
pickA re-read for me. Just posting here to confirm this book is STILL AWESOME!
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pickSad and hopeful and true to life. Growing up is so so hard and this story captured it wonderfully. #catsoflitsy
pickread this book!! such an easy read but full of lessons. wasn‘t it really controversial and banned once? idk but it was good
Pretending that I don‘t have to clean the house today before having my boyfriend‘s family over for dinner 😬
pickI‘ve been meaning to read this for years, so when it showed up in the library‘s audio collection, I thought I‘d give it a go.
It‘s a good story. Sad, funny (sometimes inappropriately so) and, in places, wise. A family that struggles, but supports each other. And hard-earnt friendships- I loved the friendships in this. Yes, I learnt stuff, and I enjoyed the audiobook.
The ‘but‘, of course, is the author‘s more recent history. Yet again I hit the
pickThis coming-of-age memoir has a wonderful sense of humor, but the hardships Alexie overcame in his youth were harrowing. He adds comedy to those moments, esp with the cartoons, but being racially stereotyped, walking 22 miles to and from school, dealing with alcoholic parents, family deaths, loneliness, and overcoming brain seizures is a lot for anyone to handle.
“The world, even the smallest parts of it, is filled with things you don‘t know.”
pick2021 Book Riot: Read a genre novel by an Indigenous, First Nations, or Native American author
This book has been on my radar for a long time. I guess I wished there was more? The author's note in the back of the 10 year anniversary edition eludes to Rowdy/Randy and Junior/his distanced adult relationship. Best friends couldn't have personalities that differed more, but for these two - it worked, and held each other up in their friendship.
“I used to think the world was broken down by tribes,“ I said. “By Black and White. By Indian and White. But I know this isn't true. The world is only broken into two tribes: the people who are assholes and the people who are not.“
pickI enjoyed this coming-of-age, indigenous voices story and the cartoons included. Junior / Arnold is forthright and charming in his odd way. And in the year that‘s 2020, I appreciated the messages about loss and grief when Native American people have lost so many to the virus.
Full review http://www.TheBibliophage.com
#thebibliophage2020 #bannedbooked #booked2020
pick“...well of course, man. We Indians have LOST EVERYTHING. We lost our native land. We lost our languages, we lost our songs and our dances. We lost each other. We only know how to lose and be lost.”
“The world, even the smallest parts of it, is filled with things you don‘t know.”
pickI've read this book, because I am participating in the favourites roundabout on #bookcrossing. This was someones favourite of the year in 2019.
This was a sad book with a somewhat optimistic ending. It reminded me of the Highway of Tears. It's YA, but also suitable for adults. It'll travel further to Belarus.
TBR since July 24th. 2020, 230 pages.
pickThis is my #BannedBook choice for this year- though I had heard a lot of good things in the past about this one, I had never gotten around to listening to it! Performed by the author, this is a poignant and powerful story that makes it easy to see where some take issue with it. The bonus content in my edition, plus some of my own research soured this a bit for me- but I still appreciate the story and writing itself! #AudioColoring #Booked2020
Based on the author's own experiences, this novel chronicles the contemporary adolescence of one Native American boy as he attempts to break away from the life he was destined to live.
#identity #flyhighjuly
You have no idea how often these type of books circulate at the library. I snorted when I read this part 😂
Write a brief summary of the novel; Junior is currently studying in the reservation school located in his town, he decided to leave his school in order to find “hope“
who was the protagonist; Junior
what was his/her problem and how was the problem resolved? Because of him leaving, Junior and his best friend got into a conflict.But, after one a basketball match Junior and his best friend reconciled.
Genre: Young adult fiction
Date Started: October 24, 2019
Date Completed: November 10, 2019
pages: 316
How did you choose this book: This book was recommended by a friend
pickSo glad I finally read this one. Loved every bit of it. Gonna add more Sherman Alexie books to my tbr. #bannedbooksweek
“Really good books and cartoons give you a boner...you should approach each book—you should approach life—with the real possibility that you might get a metaphorical boner at any point.”
#bannedbooksweek
“Junior talks about it - relating to dozens if not hundreds of tribes. Even as the world tries to define you, narrow the definition of you, don‘t do it to yourself.”
#LilithJuly | 23: #CentralReservation
📷: Made with Typorama
"I grabbed my book and opened it up. I wanted to smell it. Heck, I wanted to kiss it. Yes, kiss it. That's right, I am a book kisser. Maybe that's kind of perverted or maybe it's just romantic and highly intelligent. "
so-soI've made it through the Top 9. Written from viewpoint of 14 year old boy so of course there's going to be 14 year old boy humor & sexual references. Would expect no less. Found it's descriptions of life on 'The Rez' quite depressing. I didn't love it or hate it so calling it So-So.That's strictly for Book Content.
Question: Do you factor in Author's Bad Behavior when you review a book???🤔
#ireadbannedbooks #9
#questionoftheday
pickI finished this one last night in one sitting and 3 hours. I really enjoyed it. I guess I can see why it was banned, although I still disagree with it. I thoroughly enjoyed it ❤️
9 hours (ish) for #MayMadness ##24B4Monday I‘m not using a timer this time around, but I‘m not too concerned about it, seeing as how I‘ve already passed my goal of 5 hours. 👏🏻
@TheReadingMermaid @Andrew65 @RadicalReader
“I grabbed my book and opened it up.
I wanted to smell it.
Heck, I wanted to kiss it.
Yes, kiss it.
That‘s right, I am a book kisser.”
pickI can‘t exactly say why I love this book so much, but I absolutely loved it! It made me laugh and made me tear up a bit. I‘m so thankful for the #booked2019 challenge for pushing me out of my comfort zone so I could experience this amazing book! I‘ve already recommended this book to multiple people and it may be my new favorite book to recommend.
Next up for #BannedBooks.
Also, does anyone else live entirely off of watermelon in the summer months? I swear, I go through a huge watermelon every 3-4 days. My husband normally gets 2-3 pcs, then it‘s gone. 😂😍🍉
#maymadness #24b4Monday @Andrew65 @RadicalReader @TheReadingMermaid
pickSuch a great book that touches on racism, alcoholism, poverty, and privilege with deadpan humor sprinkled throughout.
