This Indian KidThis Indian Kid

Growing up impoverished and shuttled between different households, it seemed life was bound to take a certain path for Eddie Chuculate. Despite the challenges he faced, his upbringing was rich with love and bountiful lessons from his Creek and Cherokee heritage, deep-rooted traditions he embraced even as he learned to live within the culture of white, small-town America that dominated his migratory childhood. Award-winning author Eddie Chuculate brings his childhood to life in a love letter to his Native American roots that also acts as a message for young readers everywhere, who are coming of age in an era when conversations about acceptance and empathy, love, and perspective are more necessary than ever before.