A memoir about a young boy being educated through the residential school system.
Told in verse, this memoir paints a picture of struggle, discrimination, and the trauma it leaves behind. The title itself is a derogatory term and is meant as an insult. Among all of this is a story of self-discovery and self-acceptance. Reservation life is front and center including discussions of community gatherings such as Powwows and socials. The main character identifies as Ononadaga but lives among the Tuscaroras tribe, because of this he often feels out of place in the culture. Many aspects of Gansworth help him find his place and give the reader a chance to connect with his character and story.
"the book skims over a lifetime; feelings of intimacy and emotional intensity are variable even as the elliptical voice is unique. Black-and-white reproductions of Gansworth’s paintings and family photographs enhance and extend the text in a work originally conceived of as a visual arts project. A rare and special read." -Kirkus Review
Gansworth, E. (). APPLE SKIN TO THE CORE. New York: Levine Querido. ISBN 9781646140138
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