Author Tommy Orange recontextualizes narratives of Indigenous identity

American novelist Tommy Orange, the author of the bestselling novel "There There," which explores the complexities of urban Native American life and identity. (Courtesy of Michael Lionstar)The author of ‘There There’ and ‘Wandering Stars’ discussed his work with UC Davis students and others at the Mondavi CenterBy BELLA PETERSON — [email protected] Tommy Orange gathered immense literary attention in 2018 with his debut novel, “There There.” The story details the journey of twelve characters, all from Native communities, traveling to the Big Oakland Powwow. The novel went on to earn multiple awards and even became a Finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in 2019 — no small feat. On Nov.

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