Arts: Literature: Authors: A: Alexie,_Sherman
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Alexie dishes on directing and being a straight Einstein
Interview with the author about his movie, "The Business of Fancydancing"
Alexie, Sherman
Biography of the author
At Navajo Monument Valley Tribal School
Poem reprinted from "The Business of Fancydancing"
Border Talk with Sherman Alexie
The author answers questions sent in by viewers of PBS's "P.O.V." program.
Buffalo Bill and the confiscation of culture
Review of Alexie's "Buffalo Bill"
The Business of Fancydancing: Review
Review of Alexie's movie, "The Business of Fancydancing"
Canku Ota: Sherman Alexie
Biography, bibliography and photo from Canku Ota (Many Paths) Newsletter.
Chilling with an Indian Icon
Conversation with the "Indian Superstar."
Crazy Horse Poetry
Review of several Alexie books.
Documentary: "49?"
Short movie by Sherman Alexie (www.fallsapart.com) as part of the Seattle International Film Festival Fly Filmmaking Challenge. Gene Tagaban (The Business of Fancydancing) explores the Indian Musical Style known as a 49."
The Exaggeration of Despair
Reprint of Alexie poem.
The Farm
Poem about the cure for cancer spelling a terrible fate for Indians, featured in "The Raven Chronicles."
General Commentary by Sherman Alexie
Quotes and interview excerpts of the author.
Ghost Dance
Excerpt from a short story written by the author.
How to Write the Great American Indian Novel
Essay on writing, featuring works of the author.
I Hated Tonto (Still Do)
Essay on the character of "Tonto," Indian stereotyping and being Indian.
Identity Theory Interview
Interview with the author about his work and about "The Business of Fancydancing"
Interview with Sherman Alexie
Interview by "The Atlantic Online" in June of 2000.
Interview with Sherman Alexie: Iowa Review
Interview with Joelle Frasier of the Iowa Review.
The Joy of Reading and Writing: Superman and Me
Essay on reading and writing.
Love, Hunger, Money
Essay on Indians and casinos, printed in High Country News.
NPR : Sherman Alexie, 'Sitcom American'
NPR interview; brief text description and online transcript.
On Sherman Alexie
Comprehensive guide to author's work, from the University of Illinois English Department's "Modern American Poetry."
Owl Dancing with Fred Astaire
Reprint of poem.
Pictures and Words: Meeting Sherman Alexie
Photos and quotes from students following Alexie's visit to an Alaskan high school.
Poet Sherman Alexie
Academy of American Poets page featuring the author. Includes author photo, description of publications, and brief biography.
Poetry Talk with Sherman Alexie
YahooGroups group featuring Alexie, who will select a different collection of poetry each month for discussion. Alexie will participate in a once-a-month online discussion of the collection with members.
Reading into Native American writers (CNN.com)
Article with section on Alexie's views on "English-only" upbringing in Native children.
Reservation Blues: Enrichment Activities
Lesson plan for enrichment activities for senior high school students reading "Resevation Blues."
Seeing Red
Review of 1996 release of Alexie's book, "Indian Killer." Includes brief interview with the author.
Sending Cinematic Smoke Symbols
Interview conducted by Cineaste Film Magazine and reprinted by the UC Berkley Media Resources Center.
Sherman Alexie - Wikipedia entry
Wikipedia entry on the author, with film and book lists.
Sherman Alexie Bibliographies
Comprehensive bibliography.
Sherman Alexie Biographies and Awards
Listing of awards won by Sherman Alexie. Includes a brief biography and links.
Sherman Alexie: Dances with Skeletons
Biography, commentary, bibliography and excerpts.
Sherman Alexie Explores His Paradoxes
Discussion and brief review of Alexie's movie, "The Business of Fancydancing"
Sherman Alexie reads "Dear John Wayne"
Short biography and audio clip of Alexie reading "Dear John Wayne".
Sherman Alexie's Directorial Debut Hits Close to Home
Seattle Times article (May 2002) about "The Business of Fancydancing" being made in the Pacific Northwest. Includes quotes from the author. [Requires registration]
Sherman Alexie's Website
Official website of Sherman Alexie. Includes latest news, interviews, tour dates and gallery.
Sneak Peek: Indian Killer
Brief "Sneak Peek" review of Alexie's book, "Indian Killer"
Speaking Engagements
Page for Royce Carlton, the agency representing the author's speaking engagements. Includes brief biography, critic quotes, and descriptions of awards won by the author.
Stereotype of the Month contest
Article about Indian stereotyping, feature quotes from Alexie.
Talk with filmmaker Sherman Alexie
In-depth interview.
Ten Little Indians
Publishing information about author's latest book, due June 2003
Ten Little Indians Book Review
Book Review by the New York Times
The Toughest Indian In The World: Book Review
Review of "The Toughest Indian in the World," May 2000 in The Post Gazette (Pittsburgh, PA)
Tour Schedule
Author's touring schedule, with information on dates and locations.
Understanding Sherman Alexie
Short blurb on what is described as "the first book-length examination of the critically acclaimed contemporary Native American author."
Universal Story
Boston "Phoenix" review of Smoke Signals, including interview with the author.
Unofficial Sherman Alexie Fan Club
A list of author's poetry, stories, novels, screenplays, as well as links to other information about or related to him.
Up All Night
Transcript of Alexie's interview on PBS's "Now" with Bill Moyers.
Without Reservations: A Conversation with Sherman Alexie
Salon.com interview, where he talks about his movie "Smoke Signals" and "how it feels to be the Native American Spike Lee."
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