 Cover of Rain Is Not My Indian Name | |
| Author | Cynthia Leitich Smith |
|---|---|
| Cover artist | Paperback edition cover by Natasha Donovan; cover design by David DeWitt |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Young adult literature |
| Publisher | Heartdrum |
Publication date | June 19, 2001 |
| Media type | |
Rain Is Not My Indian Name is a middle-grade / young adult novel written by Cynthia Leitich Smith, illustrated by Lori Earley, and published June 19, 2001 by Heartdrum.
Rain is Not My Indian Name received positive reviews from Kirkus Reviews, [1] The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books , [2] Booklist , [3] Publishers Weekly, [4] American Indians in Children's Literature, [5] and School Library Journal. [2]
The book also received the following accolades: [6]
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