2025-26 Book of the Year

There There interweaves the lives of twelve Native Americans in the East Bay Area.  These characters face a wide array of challenges, ranging from depression and alcoholism to unemployment, systemic racism and poverty. Their trajectories ultimately collide at a community powwow held at the Oakland Coliseum.  The book explores themes of Native peoples living in urban spaces, and Native struggles with identity and authenticity.

Learn more about the author, Tommy Orange.

Digital copies are available through the SJSU King Library database and on Libby