Legendary Frybread Drive-In
Intertribal Stories
Cynthia Leitich Smith, Kate Hart, Eric Gansworth, Marcella Bell, Darcie Little Badger, Karina Iceberg, Kaua Mahoe Adams, Cheryl Isaacs, Andrea L. Rogers, Christine Hartman Derr, Brian Young, K. A. Cobell, Jen Ferguson, A. J. Eversole, Byron Graves, Angeline Boulley, David A. Robertson
Readers rate it 3.0 (1 on Hardcover)
317 pages · Released Aug 26, 2025 · HarperCollins
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This anthology celebrates Indigenous identity and community through interconnected stories set at a beloved frybread drive-in, offering authentic Native voices and perspectives. The collection emphasizes cultural pride, belonging, and resilience while addressing realistic teen experiences like identity questions, family dynamics, and first relationships. While the content is generally age-appropriate for mature teens, occasional mild language, romantic situations, and references to grief or hardship warrant a 13+ recommendation. The educational and positive messaging about Native cultures and representation is a significant strength.
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Featuring the voices of both new and acclaimed Indigenous writers and edited by bestselling Muscogee author Cynthia Leitich Smith, this collection of interconnected stories serves up laughter, love, Native pride, and the world’s best frybread. The road to Sandy June's Legendary Frybread Drive-In slips through every rez... Featuring the voices of both new and acclaimed Indigenous writers and edited by bestselling Muscogee author Cynthia Leitich Smith, this collection of interconnected stories serves up laughter, love, Native pride, and the world’s best frybread. The road to Sandy June's Legendary Frybread Drive-In slips through every rez and alongside every urban Native hangout. The menu offers a rotating feast, including traditional eats and tasty snacks. But Sandy June's serves up more than food: it hosts live music, movie nights, unexpected family reunions, love long lost, and love found again. That big green-and-gold neon sign beckons to teens of every tribal Nation, often when they need it most. Featuring stories and poems by: Kaua Mahoe Adams, Marcella Bell, Angeline Boulley, K. A. Cobell, A. J. Eversole, Jen Ferguson, Eric Gansworth, Byron Graves, Kate Hart, Christine Hartman Derr, Karina Iceberg, Cheryl Isaacs, Darcie Little Badger, David A. Robertson, Andrea L. Rogers, Cynthia Leitich Smith, and Brian Young. In partnership with We Need Diverse Books.
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ISBN 9780063314283 · HarperCollins