Everything you wanted to know about Indians but were afraid to ask

Author

Anton Treuer

Call Number

• 970.00497 T811.2 TEEN (CEN, OSH)

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Edition

Young Readers edition.

Publication Information

Montclair, NJ : LQ, Levine Querido, 2021.

Physical Description

xv, 383 pages : illustrations, portraits ; 21 cm

Audience

Grades 7-12.

Summary

From the acclaimed Ojibwe author and professor Anton Treuer comes 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?" 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; and adapted text for broad appeal.

Notes

"This is an Arthur A. Levine book."

"Based on the book Everything You Wanted to Know About Indians But Were Afraid to Ask, by Anton Treuer, published by the Minnesota Historical Society Press, 2012." -- Verso.

Contents

• Introduction: Ambassador
• Terminology
• History
• Religion, culture, & identity
• Powwow
• Tribal languages
• Politics
• Economics
• Education
• Social activism
• Perspectives: coming to terms and future directions
• Conclusion: Finding ways to make a difference.