Edited by: Cynthia Leitich Smith

Publisher: HarperCollins Date: August 25, 2025

Description:

Featuring the voices of both new and acclaimed Indigenous writers, and edited by bestselling Muscogee author Cynthia Leitich Smith, this collection of interconnected stories serves up laughter, love, Native pride, and the world’s best frybread.

The road to Sandy June’s Legendary Frybread Drive-In slips through every rez and alongside every urban Native hangout. The menu offers a rotating feast, including traditional eats and tasty snacks. But Sandy June’s serves up more than food: it hosts live music, movie nights, unexpected family reunions, love long lost, and love found again.

That big green-and-gold neon sign beckons to teens of every tribal Nation, often when they need it most.

Featured contributors: Kaua Māhoe Adams, Marcella Bell, Angeline Boulley, K.A. Cobell, A. J. Eversole, Jen Ferguson, Eric Gansworth, Byron Graves, Kate Hart, Christine Hartman Derr, Karina Iceberg, Cheryl Isaacs, Darcie Little Badger, David A. Robertson, Andrea L. Rogers, Cynthia Leitich Smith, and  Brian Young.

Summary provided by: The website of Cynthia Leitich Smith https://cynthialeitichsmith.com/ya-books/ya_index/legendary-frybread-drive-in/#:~:text=Featuring%20the%20voices%20of%20both,and%20the%20world's%20best%20frybread.

Patty's Pick: 

Legendary Frybread Drive-In, edited by Cynthia Leitich Smith, is a wonderful collection of intertribal stories that celebrates Native pride, community, and culture through the voices of Indigenous authors.

I always enjoy stories that highlight culture and lived experiences, and this book delivers that in abundance. Each short story is connected through the Legendary Frybread Drive-In, creating a shared thread that brings together a diverse cast of characters, perspectives, and experiences. The stories are poignant, culturally rich, and full of heart, while also offering moments of humor, hope, and charm.

What I especially appreciated was how each author brought their own unique voice and storytelling style while contributing to a larger celebration of Indigenous identity and community. The result is a collection that feels both deeply personal and beautifully connected.

If you enjoy short stories, contemporary fiction, or books that showcase culture, community, and authentic representation, Legendary Frybread Drive-In is well worth the read. It is a heartfelt and engaging collection that will leave readers thinking about the characters long after the final story ends. 📚✨🌮❤️

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

A vibrant and memorable collection that serves up Native pride, culture, and community in every story.