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Native American
Juvenile literature
Question | Answer |
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Where can I order recommended Native American literature? | Oyate.org |
Who has a blog that explains why many popular books are offensive to Native Americans? | Debbie Reese |
What do I do with the inappropriate books already in my collection? | Use them as teaching tools. |
Why should I be concerned with culturally appropriate Native American literature? | This is the work of reconciliation, and it is about teaching our students to think critically. |
Who are some good authors of Native American literature? | Tim Tingle, Cynthia Leitich Smith, Joseph Bruchac, Thomas King, Louise Erdrich, Sherman Alexie, even Bruce McMillan. |
How come none of these books ever win awards? | They do! The American Indian Library Association has a Youth Literature Award given every two years to books such as "Crossing Bok Chitto" by Tim Tingle, "True Diary of a Part-Time Indian" by Sherman Alexie, and "Birchbark House" by Louise Erdrich. |
What book won the AILA picture book for 2012? | The Christmas Coat by Virginia Driving Hawk Sneve |
What book by Bruce McMillan is recommended? | Salmon Summer (1996) |
Does anyone publish leveled readers that portray Native children in a positive light? | Eagle Crest Books |
Where can I get information and lessons about the Wabanaki people? | Penobscot Culture and History website and Maine Department of Education Wabanaki Studies website |