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Book Synopsis: Award-winning author Eddie Chuculate recounts his experience growing up in rural Oklahoma, from boyhood to young manhood, in an evocative and vivid voice.
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“Granny was full-blooded Creek, but the Bureau of Indian Affairs insisted she was fifteen-sixteenths. She showed her card to me. I’d sit at the kitchen table and stare at her when she was eating, wondering how you can be a sixteenth of anything.”
Growing up impoverished and shuttled between different households, it seemed life was bound to take a certain path for Eddie Chuculate. Despite the challenges he faced, his upbringing was rich with love and bountiful lessons from his Creek and Cherokee heritage, deep-rooted traditions he embraced even as he learned to live within the culture of white, small-town America that dominated his migratory childhood.
Award-winning author Eddie Chuculate brings his childhood to life with spare, unflinching prose. This book is at once a love letter to his Native American roots and an inspiring and essential message for young readers everywhere, who are coming of age in an era when conversations about acceptance and empathy, love and perspective are more necessary than ever before.
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Discover "This Indian Kid: A Native American Memoir," a powerful and captivating memoir by award-winning author Eddie Chuculate. Step into the shoes of Eddie as he recounts his journey growing up in rural Oklahoma, from boyhood to young manhood. With an evocative and vivid voice, Chuculate takes you on an unforgettable exploration of his Native American roots.
At Scholastic Focus, we are committed to providing narrative nonfiction that is meticulously researched, beautifully written, and thoughtfully designed for middle-grade and young adult readers. Our books go beyond entertainment, helping readers understand the world around them and develop critical thinking skills. "This Indian Kid" is no exception.
Through his heartfelt storytelling, Chuculate invites readers to experience the challenges and triumphs of his upbringing. Despite facing poverty and being shuttled between different households, love and valuable lessons from his Creek and Cherokee heritage shaped Eddie's resilient character. He grew up within the culture of white, small-town America, but his roots always remained an integral part of his identity.
Eddie Chuculate's memoir is an inspiring love letter to his Native American roots. It serves as a critical and essential message for young readers navigating an era where acceptance, empathy, and love are more important than ever. As conversations around these topics become increasingly necessary, "This Indian Kid" provides a unique perspective and encourages readers to embrace their own heritage while fostering understanding and compassion towards others.
To embark on this powerful journey of self-discovery and cultural exploration, order your copy of "This Indian Kid: A Native American Memoir" today through our secure online store. Join Eddie Chuculate as he shares his story of resilience and growth, while encouraging readers to analyze our past, participate in discussions about our present, and contribute to building a brighter future.
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