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If you can, go see Tommy Orange! I can‘t promise what‘ll happen at your event, but if it‘s anything like the #tacomareads program, you are in for a treat.
First, there was storytelling, drumming, & singing from the Puyallup tribe. Then they presented him with lovely gifts, crafted for him & his family. Then there was a lively conversation about the book, his writing, his future plans, & the Native American culture as it stands now 👇🏻

Sweettartlaura But the best part was getting to talk to a Mono Indian woman, Tamara, as we both waited to meet Tommy & get our books signed. I got to learn what this book meant to her, ask questions, share insights... Basically, in that moment, I think this book accomplished its goal & fulfilled its purpose ♥️
5y

marleed Wonderful! 5y

AmyG Awesome. I loved this book. 5y

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There There: A novel | Tommy Orange

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Finished this in time for the #tacomareads author event tomorrow night.
Very reminiscent of Sunil Yapa‘s Your Heart is a Muscle the Size of a Fist - read it if you liked this.
I had no idea how muddled the sense of identity is for Native Americans. This shone a spotlight on it. At one point a character at a powwow says they‘re all “Indians dressed like Indians.” It‘s surreal, and you understand the disconnect he feels.
Lots to think about here.

Bookgirl Stacked! You should try Love Medicine by Louise Erdrich 5y

Sweettartlaura @Bookgirl I need to read ALL the Louise Erdrich 😩. I hear nothing but good things. I just haven‘t gotten to her yet 🙁 5y

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There There: A novel | Tommy Orange