The 10th anniversary edition of Sherman Alexie's National Book Award-winning and #1 New York Times bestselling novel--bonus content included!

Sherman Alexie, in his first book for young adults, tells the story of Junior, a budding cartoonist growing up on the Spokane Indian Reservation. Determined to take his future into his own hands, Junior leaves his troubled school on the reservation to attend an all-white farm town high school where the only other Indian is the school mascot.

Heartbreaking, funny, beautifully written, semi-autobiographical, and coupled with poignant drawings that reflect the character's art, The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian will continue to make a lasting impression for many years to come. Bonus content to include an introduction from National Book Award winner and New York Times bestselling author Jacqueline Woodson, a new author's note, an excerpt of a sequel from the character Rowdy's point of view, and more!
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Activity 1:
History/Geography Spokane Tribe
Sherman Alexie, the author, grew up on the Spokane Tribe Reservation. Research the tribe and reservation land by visiting the Spokane tribe website at http://bit.ly/UpCSJp. Report on the geography, culture, history, or current life of the Spokane tribe.

Activity 2:
 Sociology Your Tribes
​Turn to page 217 to reread Arnold’s list of tribes that he belongs to—in addition to being a member of the Spokane Indian tribe. Create your own list of tribes that you belong to—using the author’s imaginative criteria for tribes. Star the five tribes you belong to that are most important to you.

Activity 3:
In ten years time Junior returns to Wellpenit High to deliver a speech to the graduating class. What is his message to them? What has he done since high school? Prepare and present his speech.