Theodore C. Van Alst Jr. is a professor and chair of Indigenous Nations Studies at Portland State University, and a creative editor for Transmotion, an online journal of postmodern indigenous studies. His fiction and photography have been widely published, exploring profound aspects of the Indigenous experience. His writing is valued for its authenticity and literary depth, offering readers a unique perspective on contemporary Indigenous narratives and culture.
Growing up in a gang in the city can be dark. Growing up Native American in a gang in Chicago is a whole different story. This book takes a trip through that unexplored part of Indian Country, an intense journey that is full of surprises, shining a light on the interior lives of people whose intellectual and emotional concerns are often overlooked.