Library Guides: Cuesta Library Virtual Book Club: Words of Change: November 2021: Everything you wanted to know about Indians but were afraid to ask

Meet: Author Anton Treuer

Everything You Wanted to Know about Indians but Were Afraid to Ask by Anton Treuer
Call Number: PZ E77 .T795 2012
ISBN: 9781646140459
Publication Date: 2021-04-06
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 * Adapted text for broad appeal

The book is available at the Cuesta Library in both Print and eBook format.

The book is also available in Print, eBook, and audio format at the Black Gold Public Library and on Hoopla.

National Native American Heritage Month
Every year on November 1, Native American Heritage Month is celebrated to honor the remarkable Native Americans who have contributed a lot to improve the character of the nation. This month is also referred to as the American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month. November is the time to rejoice in diverse and rich cultures, histories, and traditions and to appreciate the great contributions of the Native Americans. This month allows us to spread awareness about tribes or to educate people about the various challenges faced by the Native Americans in the past and today.