Book prizes awarded with nod to history Nov 21, 2008
"The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian" by Sherman Alexie, which won the young people's fiction award last year, has sold 128,000 copies in hardcover, according to Nielsen BookScan, which tracks about 70 percent of sales. It has remained on the New York Times best-seller list for children's chapter books for 48 weeks. (International Herald Tribune)
Lower Sioux youth publishes book Nov 6, 2008
Having read other Ameri-can Indian authors such as Tomas Highway, Maria Camp-bell, Louis Erdrich and ever-famous Sherman Alexie I thought I'd get into a gritty, earthy collection of poems about life on the "Rez.". I didn't get what I expected. (Redwood Falls Gazette, MN)
Southeastern fests for Oct. 3-5 and beyond Oct 3, 2008
Authors in this year's lineup include Sherman Alexie ("The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian"), Rick Bragg ("The Prince of Frogtown"), Susan Orlean ("Lazy Little Loafers"), Mark Winegarden ("The Godfather Returns") and others. Special events for children are also planned. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Native insight: Textbook guides teachers on author's racial messages Sep 24, 2008
Carla Hinman's freshman class at Hellgate High School began reading the Sherman Alexie book, The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian, Tuesday morning in recognition of Montana's Native American Heritage Day ... To help explain the racial complexities that permeate Sherman Alexie's work, a textbook for teachers, Sherman Alexie in the Classroom, was recently published to help educators explore Native Americana in modern times, stories often told by Alexie with an acerbic twist ... English... (Missoulian, MT)
SE festivals for Sept. 19-21 Sep 16, 2008
Authors in this year s lineup include Sherman Alexie ( The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian ), Rick Bragg ( The Prince of Frogtown ), Susan Orlean ( Lazy Little Loafers ), Mark Winegarden ( The Godfather Returns ) and others. Special events for children are also planned. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
BIG DONATION! Aug 29, 2008
Included in the acquisition are titles by authors Louise Erdrich, Gerald Vizenor, Sherman Alexie, Paula Gunn Allen, and Linda Hogan. This is a treasure trove, said Connie Garcia, General Manager of the Haaku Museum and Sky City Cultural Center. (Grants Cibola County Beacon, NM)
Literary festivals are in the air this fall Aug 28, 2008
Nashville: Southern Festival of Books, War Memorial Plaza, Oct. 10-12, features Janis Ian, Sherman Alexie and Rick Bragg. Tn-humanities. (USA Today -- Life)
Sherman Alexie's "Ten Little Indian... Jul 25, 2008
Sherman Alexie's "Ten Little Indians": How Satire and Humor Exposes Social Issues ... Sherman Alexie's "Ten Little Indians" ... Sherman Alexie's "Ten Little Indians". (Suite101.com)
Reservation Blues Jul 2, 2008
Through lots of humor and even more pop-culture references, Alexie tells the tragic story of band Coyote Springs. Winner of the American Book Award. (Suite101.com)
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part... Jul 1, 2008
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part Time Indian: by Sherman Alexie ... Sherman Alexie's first young adult novel won the National Book Award and captures the hearts of critics a like through his semi-autobiographical hero, Arnold Spirit ... The Absolutely True Diary of a Part Time Indian is arguably one of Sherman Alexie s greatest literary achievements because of the harsh honesty in which he tells Junior s story. (Suite101.com)
Travel, new challenges and a band called Holcomb Jul 1, 2008
Picking one would be almost impossible, but because they have provided me with intriguing glimpses into diverse cultures, a few of my favorites include: "The Color Purple," by Alice Walker; "The God of Small Things," by Arundhati Roy; "The Kite Runner," by Khaled Hosseini; and most recently, "The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian," by Sherman Alexie. What music are you listening to right now. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
Sonics counter with e-mails from Seattle leaders Jun 25, 2008
In an attempt to show the Sonics have unique civic value that can't be equated with a lease buyout, the city has brought in sports economic experts plus award-winning author Sherman Alexie. Alexie, a season-ticket holder, provided the tedious trial with comic relief last week when he breathlessly testified "I want two more years of the great gods" of the NBA and "the great thing about basketball is they're barely wearing any clothes.". (ESPN -- Golf News)
Friends, family to mourn man killed on freeway Jun 23, 2008
Literature turned into a passion for Byron, and soon he read voraciously, including novels by American Indian author Sherman Alexie. Byron kept a busy schedule in high school, joining the Mustang wrestling team and earning good grades. (AZCentral)
Economist: Sonics support 1,200 jobs in Seattle Jun 20, 2008
But on Thursday she got a glimpse into the world of wounded superfans, courtesy of author, poet, humorist and season ticket-holder Sherman Alexie ... The letter began "Dear Fan," instead of "Dear Sherman Alexie.". (ESPN -- Golf News)
Progressive Book Club offers lit for the left Jun 17, 2008
The club begins with around 200 books, from the memoirs of former President Clinton to Thomas Paine's "Common Sense" to novels by Toni Morrison and Sherman Alexie, and will add 15 releases each month. The emphasis will be less on name-calling than on history, narrative and policy. (MSNBC -- News)
Progressive Book Club launched Monday Jun 16, 2008
The club begins with around 200 books, from the memoirs of former President Clinton to Thomas Paine's "Common Sense" to novels by Toni Morrison and Sherman Alexie, and will add 15 releases each month. The emphasis will be less on name calling than on history, narrative and policy. (Yahoo News)
Judge Rules Not To Limit Evidence In Sonics Trial Jun 10, 2008
However, Pechman also said she would allow National Book Award winner Sherman Alexie to testify for the city. Seattle's lawyers said they hoped to call Alexie because he's a season-ticket holder, a big fan and can discuss the team's importance in Seattle. (Q13.com, WA)
BookExpo goes (a little bit) green May 27, 2008
" Publishing has become increasingly dependent on megasellers such as J.K. Rowling and Dan Brown, but no book this week approaches the anticipation of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, released in July, 2007. Political superstars have appeared at BookExpo in the past two major election years - Bill Clinton in 2004, Barack Obama in 2006 - but none are scheduled for 2008. Actor/political activist Alec Baldwin, promoting a book on parenthood after his well-aired telephone tirade against his... (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Publishing convention not quite green May 27, 2008
Other speakers this weekend include filmmaker Michael Moore, media mogul Ted Turner, former basketball great Magic Johnson, and novelists Michael Connelly and Sherman Alexie. The most newsworthy talk will probably come from a businessman. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Library offering downloadable audiobooks May 26, 2008
Flight, by Sherman Alexie. Reader Comments Note: Comments are not edited and don't represent the views of The Augusta Chronicle. (The Augusta Chronicle)
- Anacortes Red Cross will honor Real Heroes at fundraising… May 8, 2008
Filmmakers, educators and actors will gather to guide the youth as they create original films in a 24-hour period from a new short script written for the event by acclaimed poet, author and filmmaker Sherman Alexie. The Cats Meow, Michele Onorato Animal Rescue Founded in 2004, the Cats Meow is a nonprofit, all-volunteer organization that has successfully managed to reduce the number of homeless cats on Guemes and Fidalgo islands through humane and compassionate care. (Anacortes Weekly, WA)
All rage and heart May 3, 2008
Sherman Alexie grew up on an Indian reservation and went on to become a bestselling novelist, comic and screenwriter ... Sherman Alexie combines his successful writing career with stand-up comedy. (Guardian Unlimited -- Books)
Love your library: See a slideshow, enroll in Babygarten Mar 20, 2008
Young People s Literature: The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie, winner; Skin Hunger: A Resurrection of Magic, Book One by Kathleen Duey; Touching Snow by M. Sindy Felin; The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick; and Story of a Girl by Sara Zarr. To reserve these titles, or any others, call the library at 617-623-5000. (Somerville Journal, MA)
Post a comment Mar 4, 2008
I would like to point out that the Big Mom characters is a little too similar to the Big Momma character from Native American writer Sherman Alexie. Did anyone bother to check if she is even Native American. (International Herald Tribune)
Mystery set in Kalamazoo County among books discussed Jan 27, 2008
This is Sherman Alexie's first book written for young adults. It is semiautobiographical in nature and the character of Arnold Spirit overcomes obstacles as a Spokane Indian in Wellpinit, Wash. (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
- Tradition, technology blend in program for native youth… Jan 18, 2008
to learn from mentors like Sherman Alexie and Cody Lightning. Clark was one of the first students. (Anacortes Weekly, WA)
New year is good time to get back to books Jan 12, 2008
Jaxx wrote on Jan 12, 2008 7:46 AM:" I found a really good book yesterday at Barnes and Noble: "The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian" by Sherman Alexie. It's a book aimed towards kids, but it is a very sobering look at some of the problems that Native American children face and how they cope. Very interesting and thought provoking book! ". Big Spender wrote on Jan 12, 2008 7:18 AM:" Yes, this article is spot on! One hour with a good book does more to recharge the brain than a hundred... (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Library collects Indian titles vetted for accurate cultural portrayals Dec 24, 2007
"Reese's Nov. 15 blog entry celebrates National Book Award winner Sherman Alexie for his recent novel "The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-time Indian. " In his first young adult book, Alexie - who has Spokane and Coeur d'Alene tribal heritage, writes somewhat autobiographically.As Reese mentions, you can also read about these tribes on the Internet. They produce their own Web sites, unfiltered through the eyes of an outsider. That is always the best way to get accurate, respectful and authentic... (Missoulian, MT)
Brevard County Moms Dec 15, 2007
com :: Latest Discussions. More Great Gifts for Kids Part II. (Florida Today)
Vietnam, CIA works top awards Nov 27, 2007
Robert Hass, Cindy Johnson, Sherman Alexie and Tim Weiner pose with the winning books ... The prize for young people's literature went to Sherman Alexie's "The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian.". (CNN -- Showbiz)
Berkeley poet Robert Hass wins National Book Award Nov 17, 2007
The National Book Award for Young People's Literature went to Sherman Alexie for "The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian," and there were honorary medals for Didion and NPR radio host Terry Gross. Chronicle news services contributed to this report. (San Francisco Chronicle)
People: Matt Damon, William Shatner, Amy Winehouse Nov 16, 2007
" Damon, who has a 1-year-old daughter, Isabella, with Bozan, says "all the campaigning" by his pals George Clooney and Brad Pitt had finally paid off. People's "sexiest man alive" list began in 1985 with Mel Gibson. Others on the list: Clooney (1997 and 2006), Pitt (1995 and 2000), Denzel Washington (1996) and Johnny Depp (2003). "Tree of Smoke," a sweeping novel by Denis Johnson about the Vietnam War, won the National Book Award for fiction at a ceremony in New York. Johnson was on assignment... (International Herald Tribune)
Alexie wins book award Nov 16, 2007
From left, Robert Hass, Cindy Johnson, Sherman Alexie and Tim Weiner pose for a picture with their awards after winning at the 58th National Book Awards in New York, Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2007 ... The exception was Sherman Alexie of Seattle, who won the prize for young people's literature with "The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian." Each of the winners received 10,000. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Pens Sharpen Swords Nov 15, 2007
Nov. 14: From left: Robert Hass, Cindy Johnson, Sherman Alexie pose after winning at the 58th National Book Awards in New York ... Other National Book Award winners Wednesday night, each of whom received $10,000, were Tim Weiner's "Legacy of Ashes: The History of the CIA" for nonfiction, Sherman Alexie's "The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian" for young people's literature, and former U.S. poet laureate Robert Hass' "Time and Materials" for poetry. (Fox News)
Johnson, Weiner win Book Awards Nov 15, 2007
In the other competitive categories, Sherman Alexie won the award for young people's literature for "The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian," and Robert Haas won the poetry prize for "Time and Materials.". Founded in 1950 by a publishing trade group, the awards go to winners in four categories, each of which has five nominees. (Variety)
CIA history, agent's tale win National Book Awards Nov 15, 2007
Sherman Alexie won the award for young people's literature with his novel The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian, his first young adult, or Y.A., book. Wow, I should have been writing Y.A. all along, said Alexie, who has published 18 other books, mainly adult novels and poetry. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Native American Heritage Month Nov 12, 2007
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STAY HEALTHY ON CAMPUS Nov 9, 2007
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Oprah pulls disputed book from Web site Nov 8, 2007
Little Tree is a lovely little book, and I sometimes wonder if it is an act of romantic atonement by a guilt-ridden white supremacist, but ultimately I think it is the racial hypocrisy of a white supremacist, says author Sherman Alexie, whose books include Ten Little Indians and the young adult novel The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian, a nominee this year for a National Book Award. I am surprised, of course, that Winfrey would recommend it, says Lorene Roy,... (MSNBC -- News)
Book buzz: Girls get 'Daring' Nov 8, 2007
The early results favor Denis Johnson (Tree of Smoke), fiction; Christopher Hitchens (God Is Not Great), non-fiction; Sherman Alexie (The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian), young people's literature; and Robert Haas (Time and Materials), poetry. All about 'You. (USA Today -- Life)
Bestseller List Oct 31, 2007
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian Sherman Alexie, Ellen Forney (Illus. Little Brown, $16. (Scranton Times, PA)
From rez kid to respected author Oct 24, 2007
Sherman Alexie said he wrote a book about alienation that everyone can relate to. He's on a national tour for The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian, a finalist for the National Book Award. (The Daily Lobo, NM)
Public radio Oct 20, 2007
Indian Country, by Sherman Alexie, read by John Lithgow. 9:30 p.m. Making Contact. (Montana Standard, MT)
Book roundup: Young adult novels Oct 18, 2007
By Sherman Alexie, art by Ellen Forney. Little, Brown, 230 pp. (USA Today -- Life)
National Book Awards finalists include former U.S. poet laureate Oct 13, 2007
Other nominees announced include Sherman Alexie, cited in the young people's literature category for The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian ; debut novelists Joshua Ferris and Mischa Berlinski; and scholar Arnold Rampersad, for Ralph Ellison: A Biography. Winners in the four competitive categories fiction, nonfiction, poetry and young people's literature will each receive $10,000. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
British-born writer Christopher Hitchens among finalists for National Book Awards Oct 11, 2007
Other finalists announced yesterday include Sherman Alexie, cited in the young people's literature category for "The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian"; debut novelists Joshua Ferris and Mischa Berlinski; and scholar Arnold Rampersad, for "Ralph Ellison: A Biography." Among those not nominated: Junot Diaz's "The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao"; Michael Chabon's "The Yiddish Policemen's Union"; and Richard Russo's "Bridge of Sighs." Also bypassed was David Halberstam's Korean War... (Boston Globe)
Regional authors are Book Award finalists Oct 11, 2007
Sherman Alexie, "The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian"(Little, Brown ny). Kathleen Duey, "Skin Hunger: A Resurrection of Magic, Book One"(Atheneum Books for Young Readers). (Albany Times Union)
Hitchens Among Book Award Finalists Oct 10, 2007
Other nominees announced Wednesday include Sherman Alexie, cited in the young people's literature category for "The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian"; debut author Joshua Ferris for his novel "Then We Came to the End"; and scholar Arnold Rampersad for "Ralph Ellison: A Biography.". Winners in the four competitive categories _ fiction, nonfiction, poetry and young people's literature _ will each receive $10,000. (Newsmax)
Fall books preview: Here's what's big and why Sep 6, 2007
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie, illustrated by Ellen Forney (Little, Brown, $16. 99, Sept. 12). (USA Today)
Famous, infamous at book fest Sep 2, 2007
They came to see the famous, the ones like Sherman Alexie, whose name is usually prefixed with "screenwriter, novelist and poet." They even came to see the infamous, acclaimed poet and excommunicated journalist Patricia Smith. (Who, by the way was a no-show). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
AJC Decatur Book Festival Aug 31, 2007
Sherman Alexie, Patricia Smith, Chelsea Rathburn. Alexie is a Native American poet, novelist and screenwriter ("Smoke Signals"). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Crash, burn, arise May 30, 2007
FLIGHT By Sherman Alexie Black Cat $13 paperback, 208 pages. Poet, novelist, and filmmaker Sherman Alexie is back. (San Antonio Current, TX)
Bestsellers List May 17, 2007
Flight Sherman Alexie, Black Cat, $13, 9780802170378 A coming-of-age story with a twist: a troubled Native-American teenager travels back to times of violence in American history. Trade Paperback Nonfiction. (Scranton Times, PA)
Life in the pleasantly bitter lane, with Legos May 7, 2007
Sherman Alexie lives as a full-time writer, part-time comedian, and sporadic Lego builder ... Sherman Alexie: It's an awful coincidence, of course. (Daily Iowan, IA)
Stephen King coming to Canada, finally May 3, 2007
Others on tap include contrarian author and columnist Christopher Hitchens, The Birth House author Ami McKay, novelist-short-story writer-comedian Sherman Alexie, memoirist Jeannette Walls (The Glass Castle), neuroscientist Daniel Levitin, children's author Kenneth Oppel and novelist David Gilmour, winner of the 2005 Governor-General's Award. Running June 7-9, Booked. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Book Review: Flight Apr 27, 2007
Flight By Sherman Alexie 181 pages ... Echoing the tragic events last week at Virginia Tech, Sherman Alexie's latest novel, "Flight," features a young, edgy outcast named Zits on the verge of colossal violence. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Corvallis library hosts Ceremony’ discussion Mar 24, 2007
The New York Times Book Review has called Silko the most accomplished Native American writer of her generation and writer Sherman Alexie has called Ceremony the greatest novel in Native American literature. Sunday s discussion will be led by Modoc tribal elder Delphine Jackson. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Native American Film Festival celebrates the ‘reel' natives Mar 8, 2007
According to Sherman Alexie, special guest speaker for the 6th Annual Native American Film Festival (NAFF) and Cultural Weekend March 14-18, there aren't many film festivals devoted to the work of and about Native Americans. here's not a huge built-in audience. (Desert Entertainer, CA)
What's new in books this spring Mar 5, 2007
In April, our hearts will flutter thanks to "Angelica" by Arthur Phillips (Random House), "Flight" by Sherman Alexie (Grove Press), "A Handbook to Luck" by Cristina Garcia (Knopf), "Boomsday" by Christopher Buckley (12) and "Body Surfing" by Anita Shreve (Little, Brown). And the month of May will feel like Valentine's Day when we encounter "After Dark" by Haruki Murakami (Knopf), "Luncheon at the Boating Party" by Susan Vreeland (Viking), "The Yiddish Policeman's Union" by Michael Chabon... (Fresno Bee)
Volumes of anticipation for Harry Potter and Turkish novel among year's new books Jan 10, 2007
The fiction lineup is thick with celebrated authors, such as Paul Auster, Louis Begley, A.M. Homes, Martin Amis, Roddy Doyle, Chris Bohjalian, Sherman Alexie, Michael Chabon, Jonathan Lethem, and Annie Dillard. Apart from "Harry Potter," the most-awaited novel of the season might be Elif Shafak's "The Bastard of Istanbul" (March), the novel whose author was recently charged in Istanbul with "insulting Turkishness" because one of her characters mentions the Armenian genocide. (Boston Globe -- Living)
