'Tonto' rides into an unsettling sunset
Book review of Alexie's book, "The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven," conducted by John LaRoe and printed in the Kansas City Star. |
A Train is an Order...
A short story written by the author; the full title is "A Train is an Order of Occurrence Designed to Lead to Some Result." |
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" |
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." |
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. |
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 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. |
Sherman Alexie: Dances with Skeletons
Biography, commentary, bibliography and excerpts. |
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 |
Ten Little Indians Book Review
Very brief book review by the Seattle Weekly Arts |
Ten Little Indians: Miami Herald Review
Book review in the Miami Herald |
The Business of Fancydancing: Review
Review of Alexie's movie, "The Business of Fancydancing" |
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." |
The Joy of Reading and Writing: Superman and Me
Essay on reading and writing. |
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. |
Upward Bound Visit
Photos from visit with Colorado's Upward Bound, a program for teens |
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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