Everything You Wanted to Know About Indians But Were Afraid to Ask by Anton Treuer

Everything You Wanted to Know About Indians But Were Afraid to Ask

Young Readers Edition

Anton Treuer

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

About this book

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 Teens92%
Civil & Human Rights for Teens91%
Prejudice & Racism for Teens50%

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