wicked buttons

the branding begins…

speak by laurie halse andersen

To be discussed on Tuesday, July 14, 2:00p.m.  Movie to follow.

To be discussed again on Wednesday, July 15, 2:00p.m. for Channel 33 news.

the absolutely true diary of a part-time indian by sherman alexie

Wacky, wonderful, coming-of-age story about a dreamer, an indian dreamer, a description thought by most on the rez to be an oxymoron.  Junior, an aspiring cartoonist, dreams of opportunities beyond the rez, but these dreams put him at odds with the expectations of his reservation family and also the students at the all-white high school he fights to attend.  Heartbreaking, yet hopeful story about the strength needed to defy the hold of low expectations and hang on to dreams.