Byron Graves

Publishers Weekly 2026 Summer Reads include MEDICINE WHEELS by Byron Graves (Heartdrum, 2026): https://best-books.publishersweekly.com/pw/best-books/summer-reads-2026/young-adult /book-2

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📣 Big news, readers!

The author behind Rez Ball—Byron Graves—is coming back to Four Pines!
🗓 June 20th
⏰ 5:00 PM
Come hear about his newest book, Medicine Wheels—an unforgettable story about a boy discovering who he is and where he belongs.
If you loved Rez Ball, you won’t want to miss this.

Bring a friend and join us! www.fourpinesbookstore.com

Happy Publication Day, Byron Graves!

MEDICINE WHEELS by Byron Graves (Red Lake Ojibwe), cover art by Kameron White (Cherokee-Choctaw)(Heartdrum, 2026). Ages 13-up.

The American Indian Youth Literature and Morris Award-winning author of REZ BALL returns with the unforgettable story of a gifted young Ojibwe athlete learning to ride in his father’s footsteps while practicing for a skateboarding championship.

★ Booklist (starred): “Graves says the book was inspired by their own experience learning to skateboard during a low point in their life, and readers will feel their passion and resilience on every page.”

★ Publishers Weekly (starred): “…sincere portrait of grief, growth, and finding balance on and off the board.”

The Horn Book: “…deftly weaves together Bryce’s personal struggles with those of the larger community and strikes an effective balance between serious issues (e.g., the grim prospect of land loss) and lighter ones (with scenes of skateboarding, friendship, and romance).”

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There are only 7 days left until my new book, Medicine Wheels is released into the wild. If you’re planning one getting on and are able to preorder it, please do. The preorder numbers help authors in a wide variety of ways and it’s greatly appreciated! 🙏🏼

Medicine Wheels by Byron Graves | Four Pines Bookstore The American Indian Youth Literature and Morris Award-winning author of Rez Ball returns with the unforgettable story of a gifted young Ojibwe athlete learning to ride in his father’s footsteps while practicing for a skateboarding championship.

Can’t wait for the Bay Area Book Festival in Berkeley, California this coming weekend! I’ll be on a panel both Saturday & Sunday. Hope to see you there!

so excited for my next wave of book festivals and in store events! would love to see y’all! comment if you’re planning on coming out to any of these ❤️