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

<P><B><I>Now in paperback!</I><BR/><BR/> An essential book of questions and answers for Native and non-Native young readers alike.</B><BR/><BR/> 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?” to “Why are Indians so often imagined rather than understood?”, and beyond, <i><I>Everything You Wanted to Know About Indians But Were Afraid to Ask (Young Readers Edition)</i></I> does exactly what its title says for young readers, in a style consistently thoughtful, personal, and engaging.<BR/><BR/> Updated and expanded to include:<BR/><BR/> * Dozens of New Questions and New Sections—<I>including a social activism section that explores the Dakota Access Pipeline, racism, identity, politics, and more!</I><BR/> * Over 50 new Photos<BR/> * Adapted text for broad appeal<BR/><BR/><B>P R A I S E</B><BR/><B>Best of the Year</B>: Chicago Public Library * Kirkus * Cooperative Children's Book Center<BR/><BR/> “A wide-ranging compendium of provocative questions and satisfying answers. Perfect for browsing or a deep dive.”—<I>San Francisco Chronicle </I><BR/><BR/> ★ “Wise, well-researched, and not to be missed. This collection of short essays about Native Americans is comprehensive, equitable, and generous.” —<I>Kirkus</I> (starred)<BR/><BR/> ★ “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.”—<I>School Library Journal </I>(starred)<BR/><BR/> “An excellent resource that should be in every middle and high school.”—<I>School Library Connection</I><BR/><BR/> “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.” —<I>Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books</I></P>