Sherman Alexie

Sherman Alexie is a stud. After I read his young adult novel The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian, I knew that I had to read more of his writing. I read his collection of short stories called The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fist Fight in Heaven, and now I'm reading his novel, Flight. Additionally, Alexie writes poetry and has written two screenplays. From what I have read of his writing, Alexie writes exclusively of the Native American experience. However, the themes he addresses in his literature are so universal than anyone can appreciate him. Later this year, he will come to UCO's campus, and I plan to attend his lecture.

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