Superman and Me written by Sherman Alexie was a literacy narrative about a young boy from a Spokane Indian Reservation. Alexie taught himself how to read by putting words with pictures from Superman comic books at the age of three. He wanted to show others that with hard work and determination anyone could learn. Alexie and his four siblings were raised by their mother and father. The family did not have much money but, lived on government assistance with one of the parents being able to bring home a pay check when work was available. He gained his love of books from his father who would get books from Goodwill, Pawnshops, and Salvation Army. When there was extra funds in the family’s income he would buy books from