Description
A highly-acclaimed anthology about growing up Native—now in paperback.
*Best Books of 2014, American Indians in Children’s Literature *Best Book of 2014, Center for the Study of Multicultural Literature *2015 USBBY Outstanding International Book Honor List
A collection truly universal in its themes, Dreaming in Indian will shatter commonly held stereotypes about Native peoples and offers readers a unique insight into a community often misunderstood and misrepresented by the mainstream media.
Native artists, including acclaimed author Joseph Boyden, renowned visual artist Bunky Echo Hawk, and stand-up comedian Ryan McMahon, contribute thoughtful and heartfelt pieces on their experiences growing up Native.
Whether addressing the effects of residential schools, calling out bullies through personal manifestos, or simply citing their hopes for the future, this book refuses to shy away from difficult topics. Insightful, thought-provoking, brutally—and beautifully—honest, this book is sure to appeal to young adults everywhere.
“Not to be missed.”—School Library Journal, *starred review
“…a uniquely valuable resource.” —Kirkus Reviews, *starred review
“… wide-ranging and emotionally potent …”—Publishers Weekly
Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels
- Age:
- 12 to 18
- Grade:
- 6 to 12
- Reading age:
- 12 to 18
Awards
- Winner, Wordcraft Circle Award, Editors Category
- Joint winner, Best Book Center for the Study of Multicultural Literature
- Joint winner, Kirkus Best Books
- Joint winner, School Library Journal Best Books
- Runner-up, Nautilus Award, Silver
- Winner, Children’s Literature Roundtable of Canada
- Short-listed, da Vinci Eye Award
- Joint winner, White Ravens Collection, International Youth Library, Munich
- Commended, Information Book Award, Honor Book
- Winner, Best Books American Indians in Children’s Literature
- Joint winner, Book of the Year Award, Foreword Reviews
- Joint winner, Independent Publisher Book Awards
- Short-listed, First Nation Communities Read Award
- Joint winner, Skipping Stones Honor Award
- Short-listed, Eric Hoffer Award
- Short-listed, First Nations Communities Read
- Long-listed, Kirkus Prize
- Winner, American Indian Library Association’s Youth Literature Award
- Joint winner, School Library Journal 42 Top Diverse YA books
- Joint winner, Best Books for Kids & Teens, Canadian Children’s Book Centre
- Joint winner, USBBY Outstanding International Books Honor List
Editorial Reviews
“Belongs in every middle school, high school and public library.”
— CM Reviews, 05/22/15
“A hectic, colourful, startling book . . . There is much here to celebrate, but the collection does not allow the reader the luxury of complacency.”
— Quill & Quire, 11/14
“An outstanding anthology sure to engage youth in discussions about 21st century Native American culture.”
— Library Thing, 10/15/14
“A masterful anthology that begs to be read in classrooms and with families.”
— Sal’s Fiction Addiction, 01/12/15
“A rewarding book.”
— Resource Links, 02/15
“The volume’s breadth and honesty is its strength.”
— Library Media Connection, 06/14
“Visually stunning, emotionally charged, and required reading for those working towards reconciliation.”
— Green Teacher, Summer/16
“A strikingly honest, thought-provoking collection.”
— Canadian Children’s Book News, 03/15
“An exceptional anthology.”
— Indian Country Today Media Network, 12/30/15
“Effectively presents honest portrayals of strong, hopeful, and courageous indigenous youth living non-stereotypical lives. Not to be missed.”
— School Library Journal, *starred review, 11/14
“Original and accessible, both an exuberant work of art and a uniquely valuable resource.”
— Kirkus Reviews, *starred review, 09/15/14
“This is a dynamic, thoughtful design and gets my (personal) award for stunning-est book of the year.”
— School Library Journal Printzblog, 01/10/15
“Visually stunning, emotionally charged, and required reading for those working towards reconciliation.”
— Green Teacher, Summer/16
“[A] dizzyingly eclectic anthology.”
— Horn Book, 01/15
“A wide-ranging and emotionally potent collection.”
— Publishers Weekly, 10/06/14
“Belongs on the shelves of school libraries.”
— Canadian Teacher Magazine, 04/15
“Dreaming in Indian has a vibrancy I've not seen in anything else.”
— American Indians in Children’s Literature, 09/08/14
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Librarian review
Dreaming in Indian: Contemporary Native American Voices
Native artists and writers contribute heartfelt pieces about growing up Native.
This powerful collection allows students to read about artists who understand what it is like to grow up Native. Young adult readers will find remarkable text and images that tell stories about the dreams and challenges of Aboriginal identity. Multi-modal text features (e.g. poetry, photographs, song, art work, narratives) add to the power of this book.
Also available: Urban Tribes: Native Americans in the City @urbannativegirl
Source: Association of Canadian Publishers. Top Grade Selection 2016.
