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The Art Thieves

Andrea L. Rogers

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TO: Angel Wilson (LawAngel@IBLO.gov)

FROM: Stevie Henry (shenry@gmail.com)

Thanks for coming to see me; but by the time you read this, it will be too late. No one will have started to panic, yet; but in less than two months nothing will be the same. What came first, the Chicken or the Egg Flu? I wish it mattered. But let’s just say, maybe go back to wearing a mask, bathing in sanitizer, and avoid birds and eggs for a bit….

I did not kill my brother. I did quite the opposite, really. It’s the year 2052. Stevie Henry is a Cherokee girl working at a museum in Texas, trying to save up enough money to go to college. The world around her is in a cycle of drought and superstorms, ice and fire…but people get by. But it’s about to get a whole lot worse.

When a mysterious boy shows up at Stevie’s museum saying that he’s from the future—and telling her what is to come—she refuses to believe him. But soon she will have no choice.

From the author of the Walter Award-winning Man Made Monsters comes a YA novel that conjures our futures in startling life—the ones that we are headed towards, and the ones we can still work towards.

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Boozhoo Books\ \ Naomi\ \ • Apr 25

Friends, \ \ I'm back from New York and slowly adjusting! I've got Bookcon updates and more for you! I admit I am behind on EVERYTHING and might be that way for the next month! I'm behind on bookclub- our readalong- our calendar- and content LOL (though I do have TWO BIG surprises for paid subscribers later today)\ \ Each month, I select one day for us to support an indie bookshop as a community and what more perfect day that INDIE BOOKSTORE DAY!\ \ This month, we are supporting Quiet Quail Books, an Indigenous owned bookstore located in San Bernardino! All purchases through bookshop support both Quiet Quail Books (an Indigenous bookshop) and this imprint! \ \ One of the things I love about being a book content creator is sharing curated lists! I've attached some books to this post for easy clicking, but I've also created some lists. And if you don't like any of those, once you click on my bookshop link, you can buy anything and it will support Quiet Quaill! \ \ Must Read Women in Horror\ \ Must Read Indigenous Horror\ \ Must Read Indigenous Romance\ \ Must Read Indigenous Fantasy/Sci Fi\ \ Must Read Indigenous Thriller and Mystery\ \ From The Mixed Up Desk Indigenous Faves\ \ Also, what a perfect day to pre-order What Feeds Below! <3 (Speaking of What Feeds Below, paid subscribers- give me an hour and a very cool sneak peek is coming!)

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Boozhoo Books\ \ Naomi\ \ • Nov 29 2025

[I hope everyone is having a great holiday weekend.\ \ I've been in spending time in the coastal redwoods, relaxing and planning for next year. \ \ I wanted to drop a quick note to let you all know that one of the things I am thankful for this year is all of you! because without you none of this would be possible!\ \ Together, we have seen how traditional publishing has let writers from marginalized groups down, and this year we have seen, in many ways, how publishing in community could be the perfect response.\ \ This year, books from Bindery imprints have made best sellers lists, made (multiple) book boxes (including Aardvark!), made the Good Reads choice awards! And we are just beginning! It's a win-win for authors who decide to work with Bindery- all of the perks of traditional publishing and not having to worry about influencer support. \ \ I will admit that this entire experience hasn't all been easy. I thought I was going to open up to Indigenous authors and have so many submissions, I wouldn't know how to narrow it down! But it's been a challenge! And I've been doing a lot of work, that will continue into next year, to help make sure Indigenous writers know about this incredible opportunity. \ \ The decision to open up the imprint to women writing horror was a natural one. Women have always been the heart of horror. It's time to center them.\ \ I believe that reading is resistance. And I believe that our publishing in community is resistance. I believe that traditional publishing sleeps on the best stories, the most needed stories. I believe that together we are opening up spaces for more perspectives, more stories- better stories, stories with depth, history, humor, rage and (GASP) originality. \ \ I am so excited for the future of this imprint. Here is what is upcoming: \ \ The cover for our first book What Feeds Below, by Tatiana Schlote Bonne, please add on Goodreads here, is almost done, which means I can almost share it with all of you. Paid subscribers get a first look (they've already seen many of the sketches) and $12 subscribers are going to get their names on the Thank You page of the book!). I believe we will be up on Netgalley by January at the latest (hopefully sooner!)\ \ And there's more news. But I can't share it yet. It is very hard being the biggest gossip on the planet and having the most secrets that can't be shared. :)\ \ What's Happening In The Community\ \

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Boozhoo Books\ \ Naomi\ \ • Nov 27 2025

Today is a great day for reflection. \ \ How many books by Indigenous authors have you read this year? \ \ How many books by Indigenous authors have you bought this year? \ \ I'm going to include some books that I recommend adding to your shelves today! Buy one (or a few) that sound the most interesting to you. \ \ Instead of shopping for the best Black Friday sale, commit to supporting the work we do at this imprint for a year for $5 a month(That's the cost of two hardcover books per year). \ \ Forget hollow land acknowledgments and show support for the people. We are still here.\ \ Have a great holiday. How you show up matters.

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Boozhoo Books\ \ Naomi\ \ • Feb 25 2025

I recently finished The Art Thieves by Andrea L. Rogers for my book club “Good Day To Read Indigenous” (Fantastic read. Without a doubt will make my top ten this year.  Full review coming soon.) In the book, a Cherokee artist is asked why his tribe isn’t listed on the museum label and in response he asks, “Am I only a good artist if I’m Indian?”\ \ It made me recall a Twitter conversation some time back, started by Morgan Talty, author of Fire Exit. Talty asked what is Indigenous literature and why don’t we have white literature? Well, the short and easy answer to that is - white supremacy. The question of who do these labels serve now, well, that’s a bit more complicated and is dependent on when and why they are used.\ \ I’ve frequented some bookstores that have Native American sections (oddly enough with mostly history books written by non- Native people). I’ve seen multiple Barnes and Nobles stores with Black shelves (usually shelf) with a variety of books in different genres. Were copies of these books also placed on the genre specific shelves? Does it hurt the authors to have their books separated by race or does it make it easier for the target audience to find the book? And who is the target audience? Author of the first Indigenous rom-com, The Truth According to Ember, in response to Talty, tweeted wondering if her romance book was going to be in Native sections of the store or next to all of the contemporary big name romances.\ \ While I find the ideas of shelving books in bookstores by identity potentially harmful, as a Native reader and book content creator, I feel the markers necessary for marketing and simply, to know whether or not I want to pick up a book. I am interested in reading (and publishing) Indigenous books.\ \ WHAT is an Indigenous book?\ \ I think oftentimes people believe that Indigenous people are a monolith. Even within tribes we have unique histories and perspectives. (I know it's a crazy concept, but we even have different opinions! 5 different Indigenous folks could read this post and have 5 very different opinions!)\ \ “There was no one way to be an Indian”\ \ I want to read rez stories. I want to read urban stories. I want the reconnecting stories. I’d even take a pursposefully disconnected learning a lesson story. I want the horrors. I want the joys. I want the cozy (MYSTERY, FANTASY, all OF IT). I want stories that represent us. All of us.\ \ Is an Indigenous book a book written by an Indigenous author or a book with Indigenous characters.\ \ You’ve heard me talk of that horror book (Stolen Tongues) written by a racist white dude that includes Native characters.  I’ve had to correct people multiple times. Despite having Native characters, this is definitely not an Indigenous book.\ \ An Indigenous book is a book WRITTEN by an Indigenous author WITH Indigenous characters.\ \ So then, is a book Indigenous if none of the characters are Indigenous? In my opinion, NO. The author is surely still Indigenous, that didn’t change. But I wouldn’t categorize the book as Indigenous with the lack of any Indigenous characters. I have a lot of feelings about this, but in the interest of space and time, the one I will share today is: if you have talent, time and the privilege of being able to secure an agent and publish, why would you center ambiguous or white people? That is an active choice that I cannot understand. It’s a waste. We have so few opportunities and so little representation.\ \ Speaking of so little opportunities, IS THAT AUTHOR REALLY Indigenous?\ \ Yesterday I was tagged in a post questioning an author’s identity. It wasn’t the first time and, unfortunately,  won’t be the last. I get privately messaged on a fairly regular basis.\ \ White authors faking their identity is not new. Frankly, I think they’d be foolish to think they’d get any sort of leg up in publishing pretending to be in a marginalized group (we know where marketing spends the money) and yet do they persist. Hi, Freydis Moon.\ \ Coming off the heels of the most recent scandal with SMP, it’s easy to get swept up in the drama of it all.\ \ And yet:\ \ 1.        I do not like it when non-Indigenous (including non Indigenous BIPOC) question Indigenous identity. Believe me when I tell you that you are not culturally competent enough for the conversation. Treating it like gossip, tea or a report on the latest book industry news is harmful. If you cannot answer the question, “Who gets to decide whether or not someone is Indigenous or Who has the AUTHORITY to decide whether or not someone is Indigenous”, it is not a conversation for you. You haven’t the slightest clue how to determine the credibility or ethics of the source. The questioning itself is harmful.\ \ 2.        I am not authority on anyone’s identity but my own. (And neither is anyone else for that matter.) You should not tag me in posts that question anyone’s identity. It serves no purpose. Thinking one Native influencer would somehow be able to serve up a stamp of approval is concerning. I will block you if you tag me.\ \ This community and imprint are dedicated to uplifting Indigenous stories, which are diverse and plentiful. Historically, colonizers have told our stories and publishers have only been interested in hearing our traumas. Indigenous led imprints ensure that our stories are handled with us in mind, with authenticity, with care, with respect.\ \ We deserve to be able to go into any bookstore and have multiple choices of books to read in our preferred genre by people who share our lived experiences.\ \ Your support of this imprint and movement is critical.\ \ f you are reading this outside of Bindery, please subscribe at whatever level you can afford. If you cannot subscribe at a paid tier right now, please consider subscribing for free.  Each new member helps me make a case for publishing more than one book per year.\ \ If you are in a position to upgrade to the $5 or $12 level, please do so today. Your support goes into the production of the books and you to participate in the publishing process.\ \       I promise The Art Thieves review is coming soon.\ \ <3

“Am I Only A Good Artist If I’m Indian?” and “There Was No One Way to Be an Indian”  and “Is that Author REALLY Indigenous?”

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Boozhoo Books\ \ Naomi\ \ • Feb 22 2025

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Boozhoo Books\ \ Naomi\ \ • Jan 26 2025

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Boozhoo Books\ \ Naomi\ \ • Nov 25 2024

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Not So Well Read\ \ Courtney\ \ • Oct 17 2024

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The Art Thieves by Andrea L. Rogers

✨BOOK REVIEW ✨

This book is a gift. I’m so humbled by the fact that I get to read books like this and talk to incredible authors like Andrea as part of MY JOB!!

The Art Thieves is a reminder that teen fiction can be complex and challenging. If you aren’t reading it, even as an adult, you’re missing out on some incredible pieces of literature.

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Left Unread Books\ \ Michael LaBorn\ \ • Sep 1 2024

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[Thank you to everyone who stopped by on Friday and spent time with us! It was such an incredible experience, getting to celebrate these incredible authors and to encourage them in the important work they are doing!\ \ For those of you who missed it, one of the highlighting conversations we had was the way that Never Whistle at Night is not just an anthology, but one that highlights Indigenous people and opens the door for newer Indigneous voices. And y'all know that if there's one thing about me... I love anything that opens doors for more people of color.\ \ And even more exciting... they are doing it again.\ \ Starting this morning at 11am CST, the editors of Never Whistle at Night (Shane Hawk and Theodore C Van Alst Jr) are looking for more indigenous voices to add to the sequel: Back for Blood! So if you are a North American Indigenous writer, and have a horror story idea, please submit your story for this amazing anthology.\ \ Here is the website to submit to: indigenoushorror.com\ \ MORE ABOUT THE AUTHORS\ \ Shane Hawk:\ \

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