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The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian (National Book Award Winner)

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Call no.
: TE 813.54 ALE
Author
: Sherman Alexie
Contributor
: Danish Nazrin bin Zaihan
Summary
This book is a powerful and emotionally complex read. Junior’s journey as a young cartoonist trying to escape his troubled life on the Spokane Indian Reservation is both heartbreaking and full of humor. The way he navigates his identity while attending an all-white school really resonated with me—it’s a raw look at the struggles of fitting in, finding your path, and breaking away from the expectations placed on you. Sherman Alexie’s writing is sharp, poignant, and often laugh-out-loud funny, while Ellen Forney’s illustrations add such depth to Junior’s story. It’s a truly unforgettable book about resilience, self-discovery, and the courage to defy the odds.