Reviews
"The black and white photographs are arresting images. . . readers will enjoy the intimate view of a Native American childhood of the time, and they will easily connect with Weber's universal memories, especially those of her strong friendships, and the empowering, subversive humor (including a few fart jokes) at the expense of adults." -- Booklist "[A] captivating read-aloud." -- School Library Journal "EdNah New Rider Weber's rich, distinctive voice infuses this 'book of memories' about growing up Indian under severe U.S government restrictions in the early 1900s. . . In spite of obvious hardships, Weber describes her school experiences with warmth and affection; her clear memory of things that amuse or frighten eight-year-olds and her love for the Southwestern landscape make this an unusually compelling memoir. Striking full-page black-and-white photographs illustrate each chapter and add to the book's appeal." -- The Horn Book Notable Books for a Global Society, International Literacy Association (ILA) Children's Book Award, International Literacy Association (ILA) Choices, Cooperative Children's Book Center (CCBC) Honor Book Award, Society of School Librarians International Southwest Books of the Year, Pima County Public Library Spur Awards Finalist, Western Writers of America, "The black and white photographs are arresting images... readers will enjoy the intimate view of a Native American childhood of the time, and they will easily connect with Weber's universal memories, especially those of her strong friendships, and the empowering, subversive humor (including a few fart jokes) at the expense of adults." -- Booklist "[A] captivating read-aloud." -- School Library Journal "EdNah New Rider Weber's rich, distinctive voice infuses this 'book of memories' about growing up Indian under severe U.S government restrictions in the early 1900s... In spite of obvious hardships, Weber describes her school experiences with warmth and affection; her clear memory of things that amuse or frighten eight-year-olds and her love for the Southwestern landscape make this an unusually compelling memoir. Striking full-page black-and-white photographs illustrate each chapter and add to the book's appeal." -- The Horn Book Notable Books for a Global Society, International Reading Association (IRA) Children's Book Award Notable, International Reading Association (IRA) Choices, Cooperative Children's Book Center (CCBC) Honor Book Award, Society of School Librarians International Southwest Books of the Year, Tucson/Pima County Public Library Spur Awards Finalist, Western Writers of America, "The black and white photographs are arresting images. . . readers will enjoy the intimate view of a Native American childhood of the time, and they will easily connect with Weber's universal memories, especially those of her strong friendships, and the empowering, subversive humor (including a few fart jokes) at the expense of adults." -- Booklist "[A] captivating read-aloud." -- School Library Journal "EdNah New Rider Weber's rich, distinctive voice infuses this 'book of memories' about growing up Indian under severe U.S government restrictions in the early 1900s. . . In spite of obvious hardships, Weber describes her school experiences with warmth and affection; her clear memory of things that amuse or frighten eight-year-olds and her love for the Southwestern landscape make this an unusually compelling memoir. Striking full-page black-and-white photographs illustrate each chapter and add to the book's appeal." -- The Horn Book Best Children's Books of the Year - Bank Street College of Education CCBC Choices - Cooperative Children's Book Center (CCBC) Notable Books for a Global Society - International Literacy Association (ILA) Skipping Stones Book Awards - Skipping Stones Magazine Southwest Books of the Year - Pima County Public Library Spur Awards Finalist - Western Writers of America, "The black and white photographs are arresting images... readers will enjoy the intimate view of a Native American childhood of the time, and they will easily connect with Weber's universal memories, especially those of her strong friendships, and the empowering, subversive humor (including a few fart jokes) at the expense of adults." -- Booklist "[A] captivating read-aloud." -- School Library Journal "EdNah New Rider Weber's rich, distinctive voice infuses this 'book of memories' about growing up Indian under severe U.S government restrictions in the early 1900s... In spite of obvious hardships, Weber describes her school experiences with warmth and affection; her clear memory of things that amuse or frighten eight-year-olds and her love for the Southwestern landscape make this an unusually compelling memoir. Striking full-page black-and-white photographs illustrate each chapter and add to the book's appeal." -- The Horn Book Notable Books for a Global Society, International Literacy Association (ILA) Children's Book Award Notable, International Literacy Association (ILA) Choices, Cooperative Children's Book Center (CCBC) Honor Book Award, Society of School Librarians International Southwest Books of the Year, Pima County Public Library Spur Awards Finalist, Western Writers of America, "The black and white photographs are arresting images. . . readers will enjoy the intimate view of a Native American childhood of the time, and they will easily connect with Weber's universal memories, especially those of her strong friendships, and the empowering, subversive humor (including a few fart jokes) at the expense of adults." -- Booklist "[A] captivating read-aloud." -- School Library Journal "EdNah New Rider Weber's rich, distinctive voice infuses this 'book of memories' about growing up Indian under severe U.S government restrictions in the early 1900s. . . In spite of obvious hardships, Weber describes her school experiences with warmth and affection; her clear memory of things that amuse or frighten eight-year-olds and her love for the Southwestern landscape make this an unusually compelling memoir. Striking full-page black-and-white photographs illustrate each chapter and add to the book's appeal." -- The Horn Book Notable Books for a Global Society, International Literacy Association (ILA) Children's Book Award, International Literacy Association (ILA) CCBC Choices, Cooperative Children's Book Center (CCBC) Honor Book Award, Society of School Librarians International Southwest Books of the Year, Pima County Public Library Spur Awards, Western Writers of America, "Weber grew up in the early twentieth century on the Crown Point Navajo Reservation, and she attended a government boarding school for Native American children. She recounts childhood experiences in both places: the games of lizard she played with her friends on the mesa; the thrill of participating in festivals; the friendships and jokes that allowed her to survive the dehumanizing school. Her immediate, first-person voice reads like spoken word... The black and white photographs are arresting images... readers will enjoy the intimate view of a Native American childhood of the time, and they will easily connect with Weber's universal memories, especially those of her strong friendships, and the empowering, subversive humor (including a few fart jokes) at the expense of adults." -- Booklist "[A] captivating read-aloud." -- School Library Journal "EdNah New Rider Weber's rich, distinctive voice infuses this 'book of memories' about growing up Indian under severe U.S government restrictions in the early 1900s... In spite of obvious hardships, Weber describes her school experiences with warmth and affection; her clear memory of things that amuse or frighten eight-year-olds and her love for the Southwestern landscape make this an unusually compelling memoir. Striking full-page black-and-white photographs illustrate each chapter and add to the book's appeal." -- The Horn Book Notable Books for a Global Society, International Reading Association (IRA) Children's Book Award Notable, International Reading Association (IRA) Choices, Cooperative Children's Book Center (CCBC) Honor Book Award, Society of School Librarians International Southwest Books of the Year, Tucson/Pima County Public Library Spur Awards Finalist, Western Writers of America, "The black and white photographs are arresting images. . . readers will enjoy the intimate view of a Native American childhood of the time, and they will easily connect with Weber's universal memories, especially those of her strong friendships, and the empowering, subversive humor (including a few fart jokes) at the expense of adults." -- Booklist "[A] captivating read-aloud." -- School Library Journal "EdNah New Rider Weber's rich, distinctive voice infuses this 'book of memories' about growing up Indian under severe U.S government restrictions in the early 1900s. . . In spite of obvious hardships, Weber describes her school experiences with warmth and affection; her clear memory of things that amuse or frighten eight-year-olds and her love for the Southwestern landscape make this an unusually compelling memoir. Striking full-page black-and-white photographs illustrate each chapter and add to the book's appeal." -- The Horn Book CCBC Choices - Cooperative Children's Book Center (CCBC) Notable Books for a Global Society - International Literacy Association (ILA) Southwest Books of the Year - Pima County Public Library Spur Awards Finalist - Western Writers of America, "The black and white photographs are arresting images. . . readers will enjoy the intimate view of a Native American childhood of the time, and they will easily connect with Weber's universal memories, especially those of her strong friendships, and the empowering, subversive humor (including a few fart jokes) at the expense of adults." -- Booklist "[A] captivating read-aloud." -- School Library Journal "EdNah New Rider Weber's rich, distinctive voice infuses this 'book of memories' about growing up Indian under severe U.S government restrictions in the early 1900s. . . In spite of obvious hardships, Weber describes her school experiences with warmth and affection; her clear memory of things that amuse or frighten eight-year-olds and her love for the Southwestern landscape make this an unusually compelling memoir. Striking full-page black-and-white photographs illustrate each chapter and add to the book's appeal." -- The Horn Book Notable Books for a Global Society, International Literacy Association (ILA) Children's Book Award Notable, International Literacy Association (ILA) Choices, Cooperative Children's Book Center (CCBC) Honor Book Award, Society of School Librarians International Southwest Books of the Year, Pima County Public Library Spur Awards Finalist, Western Writers of America