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Fustuk by Robert Mgrdich Apelian

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Fustuk by Robert Mgrdich Apelian
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Fustuk is a compelling story of a complicated family trying to staying true to their heritage in more ways than one. I loved this art, I loved these characters, and the overarching story – Katah making a magical deal to save his mother’s life – had me on the edge of my seat. Memories play a huge role in this graphic novel, and Apelian did an amazing job at portraying the perfect mix of past and present in his story and art.

Fustuk by Robert Mgrdich Apelian, (List Price: $25.99, Penguin Workshop, 9780593658895, January 2026)

Reviewed by Mallory Sutton, Bards Alley in Vienna, Virginia

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Elatsoe by Darcie Little Badger

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Elatsoe by Darcie Little Badger
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An amazing, well-rounded debut with a number of different identities represented. Elatsoe had an impressive combination of Indigenous practices and folklore, paranormal elements, and a classic murder-mystery with necessary discussions of injustice and colonization. PLUS lovable characters!

Elatsoe by Darcie Little Badger, (List Price: $12.99, Levine Querido, 9781646142767, October 2023)

Reviewed by Mallory Sutton, Bards Alley in Vienna, Virginia

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The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian (10th Anniversary Edition) by Sherman Alexie

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The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian (10th Anniversary Edition) by Sherman Alexie
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Simultaneously heartbreaking and humorous. A fictionalized tale of the author’s life as a young teen, chronicling his battle with being loyal to his home and breaking away to meet who he was destined to be.

The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian (10th Anniversary Edition) by Sherman Alexie, (List Price: $20.99, Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, 9780316504041, September 2017)

Reviewed by Mallory Sutton, Bards Alley in Vienna, Virginia

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Every Valley by Charles King

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Every Valley by Charles King
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As told by Charles King, the story of the Messiah’s creation has everything: war, a royal succession crisis, forbidden love, disgrace, and reinvention, all of it funded by the horrors of slavery. It’s thrilling stuff, regardless of your religious beliefs or familiarity with classical music, and supported by rigorous research. Can’t wait to get this into people’s hands for the holidays.

Every Valley by Charles King, (List Price: $32, Doubleday, 9780385548267, October 2024)

Reviewed by Amy Woolsey, Bards Alley in Vienna, Virginia

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Four Eids and a Funeral by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé

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Four Eids and a Funeral by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé
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A cute and heartfelt friends-to-enemies-to-lovers who must come together to try and rebuild their community’s Islamic Center after it burns down. A serious topic interspersed with funny banter and sweet realizations – a very classic YA romcom that teens will love!

Four Eids and a Funeral by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé, (List Price: $19.99, Feiwel & Friends, 9781250890139, June 2024)

Reviewed by Mallory Sutton, Bards Alley in Vienna, Virginia

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The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie

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The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie
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Simultaneously heartbreaking and humorous. A fictionalized tale of the author’s life as a young teen, chronicling his battle with being loyal to his home and breaking away to meet who he was destined to be.

The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie, (List Price: $20.99, Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, 9780316504041, September 2017)

Reviewed by Mallory Sutton, Bards Alley in Vienna, Virginia

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Parachute Kids by Betty C. Tang

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Parachute Kids by Betty C. Tang
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An honest take on the concept of a modern “parachute kid” phenomenon where children are left to study in the U.S. without their parents. An emotional story of a tight-knit family falling into near-despair as three middle-high school-aged kids are forced to look after themselves as their parents’ visas expire. A commentary on unreasonably slow immigration policies, forcing families apart, and growing up too young.

Parachute Kids by Betty C. Tang, (List Price: $12.99, Graphix, 9781338832686, April 2023)

Reviewed by Mallory Sutton, Bards Alley in Vienna, Virginia

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