
Everything You Wanted to Know About Indians But Were Afraid to Ask
Young Readers Edition
Levine Querido c/o Chronicle Books · Print & ebook · May 7, 2024
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- Who it’s for
- Thoughtful, personal answers make space for curiosity about Native peoples, identity, history, and the present.
- Themes
- Indigenous identity, Racism and social activism, Indigenous past and present
- Genres
- Native American U.S. History for Teens, Prejudice & Racism for Teens, Civil & Human Rights for Teens
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Now in paperback! 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?”
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to “Why are Indians so often imagined rather than understood?”, and beyond, Everything You Wanted to Know About Indians But Were Afraid to Ask (Young Readers Edition) does exactly what its title says for young readers, in a style consistently thoughtful, personal, and engaging. Updated and expanded to include: * Dozens of New Questions and New Sections—including a social activism section that explores the Dakota Access Pipeline, racism, identity, politics, and more! * Over 50 new Photos * Adapted text for broad appeal P R A I S E Best of the Year: Chicago Public Library * Kirkus * Cooperative Children's Book Center “A wide-ranging compendium of provocative questions and satisfying answers. Perfect for browsing or a deep dive.”—San Francisco Chronicle ★ “Wise, well-researched, and not to be missed. This collection of short essays about Native Americans is comprehensive, equitable, and generous.” —Kirkus (starred) ★ “Reading this book is like enjoying a talk with a close relative who wants you to learn, grow, and continue to ask questions. This book is an important resource about contemporary North American Indigenous peoples. Recommend for all libraries.”—School Library Journal (starred) “An excellent resource that should be in every middle and high school.”—School Library Connection “A personal, reflective, yet thoroughly grounded take on the present as well as the past, and it’s a great starting place for young readers beginning to ask these exact questions.” —Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
Questions Worth Asking
Thoughtful, personal answers make space for curiosity about Native peoples, identity, history, and the present.
Come here for
- Direct questions that move from everyday cultural references to identity and politics
- A grounded, engaging voice that welcomes young readers’ curiosity
Expect
- Short essays suited to browsing or a deeper read
- Questions and answers spanning contemporary life as well as the past
Where it sits
| Native American U.S. History for Teens | 92% |
|---|---|
| Civil & Human Rights for Teens | 91% |
| Prejudice & Racism for Teens | 50% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- YA Nonfiction
- Central & South American History
- Native American U.S. History for Teens
- Authors
- Anton Treuer
- Publisher
- Levine Querido c/o Chronicle Books
- Published
- May 7, 2024
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- Indigenous identity · Racism and social activism · Indigenous past and present
- Reading lane
- YA Nonfiction