Banned Books Week

Why was this book challenged?

Reasons: Sexual Content, Language

• The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian is among the American Library Association's Top 13 Most Challenged Books of 2022. According to the ALA, the book  was challenged due to profanity, as well as claims that it is  sexually explicit.
• Read about The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian at the Banned Books Book Club.
• Read review excerpts, responses to challenges of this book, and more on Book Résumés.

Gonzaga University alum Sherman Alexie spoke at 2017 Gonzaga University commencement ceremony

Poet, novelist, and filmmaker Sherman Alexie spoke at Gonzaga University's 124th commencement on May 14, 2017.

• "At Gonzaga commencement, speaker Sherman Alexie tells graduates: Remember your promises"