About This Book
Reach for this book when your teenager is feeling like an outsider or struggling to reconcile different parts of their identity. Junior is a budding cartoonist born with physical challenges who makes the difficult choice to leave his school on the Spokane Indian Reservation for an all-white school nearby. Through his witty and often heartbreaking drawings, he navigates extreme poverty, bullying, and the complex feeling of being a traitor to his own community. While the book addresses heavy topics like systemic racism and alcoholism, it is fueled by a resilient, hilarious voice that captures the messy reality of the teen experience. It is a powerful choice for parents looking to foster empathy and discuss the intersection of heritage, ambition, and belonging.
