Sherman Alexie

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Sameer Rao  Mar 12, 2018 2:21PM EDT

Publisher Indefinitely Delays Release of Sherman Alexie Memoir

The Native American author faces multiple allegations of sexual harassment.
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Sameer Rao  Mar 1, 2018 1:26PM EST

10 Works From Indigenous Authors to Read Right Now

Writer and scholar Elissa Washuta tweeted an extensive list of books and essays from Native American writers as sexual harassment accusations mount against author Sherman Alexie.
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Sameer Rao  Jun 27, 2016 2:24PM EDT

Sherman Alexie on Creating Contemporary Native Characters for His New Children's Book

“I try to focus on the positive stuff in the Indian world,” the writer and poet told Indian Country Today Media Network.
Sameer Rao  Sep 10, 2015 1:17PM EDT

Michael Derrick Hudson Criticized For Using Asian Pen Name To Get Poem Published

Hudson used the pseudonymn Yi-Fen Chou to be published in an anthology called “The Best American Poetry 2015.” Now, the revelation is causing controversy in and beyond the poetry community. 
Jamilah King  Sep 15, 2014 2:09PM EDT

Watch: Sherman Alexie Wants His Books Banned -- Here's Why

On censorship in America
Aura Bogado  Aug 2, 2013 11:55AM EDT

New York School Bans 'The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian'

The prize winning book has been banned at yet another school.
Julianne Hing  Oct 3, 2011 9:29AM EDT

Toni Morrison, Sherman Alexie Among Authors on Banned Book Lists

We’re celebrating our favorite authors whose works have been banned at different points in history.