Written by Charlene Willing McManis with Traci Sorell, 2019. (Historical Fiction, 9-12)
This read will make you reevaluate your biases. I already believe that accurate representation in media and books is important, but this book will cement that belief in case you had even a shred of a doubt. There were times where I was cringing reading how Regina and her family had to deal with questions from their Los Angeles neighbors about being “a proper Indian” and witnessing the school’s Thanksgiving play. This is such an important read for kids and adults alike.
BACKGROUND
Regina and her family are notified that the federal government terminated their tribe effectively erasing their reservation off the map. Through the relocation program the family moves to Los Angeles where the family will have to face many obstacles including what it means to be Umpqua and American. #Ownvoices
BEST FOR
A middle grade read for lovers of historical fiction, Native American history, family relationships, and identity.
PAIR WITH
I Can Make This Promise by Christine Day
WHERE TO PURCHASE
If you have an interest in reading Indian No More
Because of residential schools and other culture suppression policies many indigenous languages in North America were nearly lost. Thankfully efforts have been made to preserve and teach them once again. It is because of this history it is wonderful to see titles like these that teach about something so precious.
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