so-soThis story of a Jewish/Muscogee girl had promise but didn‘t live up to it. Mia struggles with her father‘s side of her ancestry, as her very religious mother and stepfather immerse her in Jewish culture. I felt like Mia‘s mom was so removed from Mia‘s life that it seemed unbelievable. Both parents seem kind of deadbeat, despite the mom‘s constant presence (can one be simultaneously helicopter and deadbeat?). Disappointing overall.
pick• 336 pages • first pub 2018 • historical fiction • Native American • reflective • 3.5 Stars
In Amanda Skenandore's provocative and profoundly moving debut, set in the tragic intersection between white and Native American culture, a young girl learns about friendship, betrayal, and the sacrifices made in the name of belonging. ⬇️
pickIt was interesting but didn‘t exactly go in the direction I wanted it to go. Still, a good read about a part of American history that is never mentioned in school.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/110996
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Hoping to get through most of this one over the weekend! 💕📚 I've read some of Hobson's adult books, but this is my first middle grade one of his!
pickThis book takes the US history we were all taught and shows the role the Native people who were always there played, rather than allowing their continued erasure. It‘s dense but really well done. I learned a lot, got pissed off a few times, and am really glad I read this.
NBA short list, nonfiction
pickA little repetitive in parts but what a woman! She was amazing and so devoted to her people. #nonfictionnovember
pickI decided now is the perfect time to learn about the true history of the American West. The accounts of how unfair, cruel, and vicious the white men treated the American Indians was nothing but tragic. Time after time, the American Indians were kind, and willing to work with the white men. They are such a generous tribe who wanted to live simply in peace and connection with all cultures.
Full review at https://abookandadog.com
“And every Spring, the People danced and sang the praises of Little Gopher who had painted for the people.“
