Lots of amazing things happen in November. It signals the beginning of the mainstream American Holiday season but in addition to all those fun and exciting events there are several of holidays that are beloved by many others living here and throughout the world. I will invite you to share two of these events through reading to your children with this months selections. November is Native American Heritage Month and November also holds the Hindu Celebration of Diwali. Of course, there are many more celebrations worth mentioning but I will share these two books and I encourage you to look into finding out so much more.
THUNDER BOY JR by Sherman Alexie
Although these days it is much easier to provide you children a diverse reading experience it is still difficult to find diverse books actually written by authors of color. I try to recommend writers from different backgrounds as well. The writer of this book Sherman Alexie, is an award winning writer of Native ancestry who grew up on the Spokane Indian reservation. He channels his culture and experiences into wonderful and engaging stories for children, teens, and adults. His children’s book Thunder Boy Jr is an excellent addition to your library.
Thunder Boy Jr. is a delightful story about a young boy named after his father Thunder Boy Sr. He laments on how he doesn’t like his name and yearns to be an individual. The story is light-hearted and fun while showing you everyday life through the eyes of a young native boy. The story is easy to relate to and entertaining. It is most certainly one that will be read over and over in your home.
Accolades for Thunder Boy Jr.
A Boston Globe-Horn Book Picture Book Honor Book of the Year
Time Top 10 Children’s Book of the Year
