Thunder Boy Jr.

Sherman Alexie captures a lot of cultural pride and humor here. I'm curious how much of his own experience shaped this story and what message he hopes kids take away.

The way he jokes about his name and family made it feel really real and warm. I'm wondering if this approach helps kids connect with complex themes like identity.

It’s funny but also tackles some meaningful issues about self-acceptance. Do others feel this mix worked well or did it sometimes feel like one overshadowed the other?