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'There There' Author Talks Success, Native American Experience and Oakland Roots

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Tommy Orange is the author of "There There." (Photo: Elena Seibert)

“There There” is the debut novel of Oakland native Tommy Orange. The story follows multiple generations of Native Americans living in and around the East Bay, exploring how place and culture can influence the complex legacies and identities of Native peoples. Orange joins us to discuss his East Bay roots and his novel. What’s your question for him?

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