The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian By Sherman Alexie Aimed at young people, Grades 7-10, I recommend this book for everyone from age 12 up. If I were king of the universe, I’d require it. (http://tinyurl.com/5oqryr)  At times, it’s laugh out loud funny, inspiring, tragic, while revealing of the inner workings and deep poverty of an Indian reservation in the late 20th C in Western Washington State.  Amazingly, Alexie tells the story of Arnold Spirit and his journey to leave the reservation and leave poverty without being sentimental, maudlin, or blaming.  As a white folk, I am grateful …