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Name: Rain is not my Indian name
Author: Cynthia Leitich Smith

📘 Rain is not my Indian name by Cynthia Leitich Smith

After the death of her best friend, a fourteen‑year‑old Native American girl isolates herself from the world. Seeking a way to honor her friend’s memory, she accepts a photographic assignment from her local newspaper. The task sends her to a Native American summer youth camp, where she captures the lives of campers and the community’s spirit. Through the lens, she begins to confront her grief, explore her group identity, and find a path toward self‑actualization while navigating the complexities of youth and culture.

First publish date: 2001

Genre: Coming of Age/Teen Coming of Age

Authors: Cynthia Leitich Smith

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