The Absolutely True Diary of a
Part-Time Indian
by Sherman Alexie
A Reader's Guide
The Library offers this reader's guide to support the RSP book discussion and to provide information about The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian. To learn about academic research methods, students are encouraged to view LEO: Library Encounter Online.
About the Book | Background Information | Further Reading | Web Resources | Discussion Questions
About the Book
Academic Search Premier- Articles from thousands of magazines and journals (1970s-present), with selected full text. Includes book reviews.
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Biography Reference Bank Select
- Includes a biographical profile of Sherman Alexie from Current Biography.
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Gale Literary Databases
- Biographical information about both the author and the illustrator from Contemporary Authors and the Dictionary of Literary Biography.
Background Information
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Gale Virtual Reference Library: Native American Studies
- Encyclopedias covering American Indian culture, history, and tribes from the 15th century to present. Part of the Gale Virtual Reference Library.
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CQ Researcher
- This weekly series includes a lengthy report on American Indians, with summary and analysis of economic, political, health, and social conditions.
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Magill's Medical Guide
- This encyclopedia includes entries on "American Indian Health," "Hydrocephalus," and "Alcoholism."
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Sage Reference Online
- This collection of encyclopedias includes a range of entries about Native Americans and their circumstances. Examples include:
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder
- Demographic data from the U.S. Census, including a thematic map and statistical tables on American Indians as a population group.
Further Reading
- Library Catalog (CLIC)
- The Creighton Libraries Information Catalog of books and other
materials held by the three campus libraries. Sample searches:
- Research Guides
- Library resources for further study arranged by department or program, including Native American Studies and Health.
Web Resources
- ShermanAlexie.com
- http://www.fallsapart.com/
- Colbert Report: Sherman Alexie
- http://www.colbertnation.com/the-colbert-report-videos/189691/october-28-2008/sherman-alexie
- YouTube.com
- Videos about The Absolutely True Diary of Part-Time Indian.
http://www.youtube.com - "Sherman Alexie Clarifies 'Elitist' Charges"
- Alexie is interviewed about his remark that the Amazon Kindle ebook reader
is elitist (June 2, 2009), with comments in response.
http://www.edrants.com/sherman-alexie-clarifies-elitist-charges/
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