‘There There’ by Tommy Orange is the first novel by a Native American author chosen for One Book, One Chicago

Tommy Orange, author of “There There,” chosen by the Chicago Public Library for One Book, One Chicago. (Elena Seibert)

The Chicago Public Library has selected the novel “There There” by Tommy Orange as its 2023 One Book, One Chicago pick.

“There There” follows 12 characters who are all headed to a powwow at the Oakland Coliseum in California. Readers learn how they’re all connected, why they’re going and about a plot to steal $50,000.