I was a controversial figure on my reservation when I was a kid. I was mouthy and opinionated and arrogant. Nothing has changed.

I've learned that the worst thing a parent can do is ignore their children

I was a controversial figure on my reservation when I was a kid. I was mouthy and opinionated and arrogant. Nothing has changed.

I drew because words were too unpredictable. (5)

If a parent doesn't want his/her child to read a book then there is always an alternative text to read. But the book banners want to control what every child reads.

I suddenly understood that if every moment of a book should be taken seriously, then every moment of a life should be taken seriously as well.

You want the good life? You live where white people live, you go to school where white people go to school, and you shop where white people shop.