Sherman Alexie
Novelist and filmmaker, wrote 'The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven'
Born
October 7th, 1966
58 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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Born in 1966, a prolific writer and filmmaker produced works that explore the complexities of contemporary Native American life. Authored several critically acclaimed books, including 'The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven', which is a collection of interconnected short stories. Also wrote the novel 'The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian', which received the National Book Award for Young People's Literature. In addition to fiction, contributed screenplays and directed films that reflect Native American experiences and themes.
Wrote 'The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian'
Authored 'The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven'
Won the National Book Award for Young People's Literature
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