About This Book
Reach for this book when your teenager is struggling to bridge the gap between their heritage and their personal ambitions, or if they feel like an outsider in every circle they inhabit. It follows Junior, a Spokane Indian teen who leaves his reservation school for an all-white public high school, facing accusations of betrayal from his own community and prejudice from his new peers. Through his eyes, parents can explore the heavy realities of poverty, loss, and systemic racism through a lens that is remarkably funny, honest, and resilient. It is a vital tool for older teens who are ready to grapple with complex social truths while finding the courage to be their authentic selves. The raw honesty about adolescent life makes it best suited for mature middle schoolers and high school students.
