2011 Presentation

The Partially True Story of the True Diary of a Part-Time Indian

A presentation by Sherman Alexie, author of The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
11 a.m. Thursday, March 8, 2012 (Rescheduled from Oct. 2011)
Yardley Hall, Carlsen Center
Johnson County Community College

The presentation is free and open to the public.

Sherman Alexie’s first young adult novel, The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian, won the 2007 National Book Award in Young People’s Literature and is the common-read selection for JCCC composition classes for fall 2011. In his poignant and often hilarious presentation, “The Partially True Story of the True Diary of a Part-Time Indian,” Alexie reviews his childhood and development as a writer. Although he grew up on the reservation, Alexie attended a predominantly white high school, struggling with stereotypes and preconceptions about what it means to be a Native American today.

This event is sponsored by JCCC’s English Division, Center for American Indian Studies, Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Scholars-in-Residence, and Performing Arts Series Arts Education.

The event is free and open to the public. Groups of 10 or more (both from JCCC and outside the college) will need to make reservations for seating. Tickets will be issued only to individuals (groups of nine or fewer). Individuals will be seated together in a general area so not to interfere with seating for groups. If you are planning on attending and/or bringing classes to the presentation, call or stop by the box office, which is open M-F, 10:00 to 5:00. The phone number is 913-469-4445.

For more information, contact Tom Reynolds by email or phone, 913-469-8500, ext. 3935.