American Indians in Children's Literature (AICL)

Established in 2006 by Dr. Debbie Reese of Nambé Pueblo, American Indians in Children's Literature (AICL) provides critical analysis of Indigenous peoples in children's and young adult books. Dr. Jean Mendoza joined AICL as a co-editor in 2016. (Site redesign on January 8, 2025)

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Friday, October 13, 2006

"An Indian?" in CLIFFORD'S HALLOWEEN

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Across the country, kids know who Clifford the Big Red Dog is. A long-time favorite in a series of picture books by Norman Bridwell, even m...
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Wednesday, October 11, 2006

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Children's Books about Columbus Day In comments to the poem about Columbus Day (posted on Oct 9th), anonymous said "There are fewer...
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Tuesday, October 10, 2006

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Update on Sep 30 2023: I (Debbie Reese) no longer recommend Bruchac's work. For details see  Is Joseph Bruchac truly Abenaki? A Review o...
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Monday, October 09, 2006

Jimmy Durham's "Columbus Day" poem

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Durham is not Cherokee. I removed his poem. Details at Indian Country Today :  Dear Unsuspecting Public, Jimmie Durham Is a Trickster ...
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Sunday, October 08, 2006

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Anskohk Aboriginal Literature Festival Nicola Campbell’s book, Shi-shi-etko , was awarded Aboriginal Children’s Book of the Year at the...
Saturday, October 07, 2006

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Cynthia Leitich Smith's Jingle Dancer As noted in my profile, I am from Nambé Pueblo, located in northern New Mexico . Several times a y...
Saturday, September 30, 2006

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I will be home (Nambe Pueblo) for a week and won't be posting until I return.
Friday, September 29, 2006

BASIC SKILLS CAUCASIAN AMERICAN WORKBOOK, by Beverly Slapin and Annie Esposito

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I have used Basic Skills Caucasian American Workbook in classes and workshops. My experience is that people find it helpful in understandin...
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Thursday, September 28, 2006

Joseph Bruchac's HIDDEN ROOTS

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Update on Sep 30 2023: I (Debbie Reese) no longer recommend Bruchac's work. For details see  Is Joseph Bruchac truly Abenaki? [Note: Th...
Wednesday, September 27, 2006

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Reaction to Slapin’s review of Touching Spirit Bear Beverly Slapin’s review of Touching Spirit Bear (posted here on September 20 th ) ...
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Monday, September 25, 2006

Rina Swentzell's CHILDREN OF CLAY: A FAMILY OF PUEBLO POTTERS

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Like most people, I feel warm and happy when I find some aspect of my life in an unexpected place (provided, of course, that it is prese...
Friday, September 22, 2006

Jean Craighead George's JULIE OF THE WOLVES

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First published in 1972 by Harper & Row, Julie of the Wolves won the Newbery Medal in 1973. It is included on a wide range of recommend...
Thursday, September 21, 2006

Native Americans and Thanksgiving

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Reenactments of historical events are a much loved pastime. I first came across one 12 years ago in Illinois. On a field were people dressed...
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Wednesday, September 20, 2006

A Review of Ben Mikaelsen's TOUCHING SPIRIT BEAR

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Editor's Note, March 10, 2008: A lot of people come to this page from "Web English Teacher" and may be surprised to read the ...
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Monday, September 18, 2006

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"What Works Clearinghouse" In the last few days, more than one Internet listserv has carried a post about the U.S. Dept of Educati...
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