I was always designated an “advanced reader” by my teachers. I had my nose in a book constantly, reading books for my age and some on a much higher level than what others my age read. Alexie description of his ability to read “Grapes of Wrath” in kindergarten is like a parallel to me reading “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer” as a mere second grader.
Alexie’s love of books is a decision made as a child after witnessing his father’s attitude toward books. This also