Presenting Buffalo Bill

Reach for this book when your child starts questioning the truth behind the stories they see on screen or in social media, or when they are grappling with the difference between a persona and a person. Presenting Buffalo Bill peel back the layers of William Cody, a man who was both a genuine frontier scout and a master of self-promotion. It is an excellent choice for middle-grade readers who enjoy grit and adventure but are ready for more sophisticated themes of integrity, historical nuance, and the ethics of storytelling. While it celebrates the excitement of the Wild West, it also provides a necessary, honest look at the treatment of Indigenous peoples and the blurring of fact and fiction, making it a perfect bridge for developing critical thinking skills through a high-interest historical lens.