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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Saturday, May 24, 2008

New blog: Deborah Miranda

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In December of 2006, I posted a review of Deborah Miranda's book, The Zen of La Llorona (click here to read the review.) Take a look a...
Friday, May 23, 2008

Interview: Veronica Tsinajinnie

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In April, Veronica Tsinajinnie was awarded the 2008 Lacapa Spirit Prize for her story, Jóhonaa’éí: Bringer of Dawn. According to its websit...
Tuesday, May 20, 2008

Stereotypes of Australia's Indigenous Population

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The United States is not alone in its misrepresentation of its Native population. Take a look at " Prejudice in children's books ...
Monday, May 19, 2008

Stephenie Meyer's TWILIGHT

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Many people have written to ask me about a young adult novel called Twilight . Written by Stephanie Meyer, Twilight is the first book in th...
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Thursday, May 15, 2008

Video: I'M NOT THE INDIAN YOU HAD IN MIND

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Got the review (below) yesterday... Sounds terrific, and with its length of five minutes, would work well in a classroom, leaving time for...
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Wednesday, May 14, 2008

"I" Still Isn't for Indian, by Nina Lindsay

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In November, 2003, School Library Journal published an article by Nina Lindsay. Called "I" Still Isn't for Indian , Nina'...
Saturday, May 10, 2008

Response from Ben Mikaelsen re TOUCHING SPIRIT BEAR

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Over on the listserv for California's librarians, I posted my critique of Touching Spirit Bear . It sparked some discussion. The modera...
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Thursday, May 08, 2008

Resources for Evaluating Tlingit Content in TOUCHING SPIRIT BEAR

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Teachers and librarians looking for resources to evaluate the Tlingit content in Touching Spirit Bear can use the items listed below. Thes...
Tuesday, May 06, 2008

Powhatan statement on Pocahontas

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On the website of the Powhatan Renape Nation is a statement I want to direct your attention to... It is called "The Pocahontas Myth....
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Monday, May 05, 2008

Congratulations to Eric Gansworth

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Some weeks ago, I posted Eric Gansworth's poem "Loving That Land O'Lakes Girl." Eric is an enrolled member of the Ononda...
Sunday, May 04, 2008

A response to Richie's review of GHOST OF SPIRIT BEAR, and a critical look at TOUCHING SPIRIT BEAR

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In the last few weeks, Richie Partington's review of Ben Mikaelsen's sequel to Touching Spirit Bear has been making the round on In...
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Saturday, May 03, 2008

Jorge Argueta's ALFREDITO FLIES HOME

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[This review may not be published elsewhere without written permission of its author, Beverly Slapin.] Argueta, Jorge (Nahua/Pipil), Alf...
Thursday, April 24, 2008

Presentation of American Indian Library Association Youth Lit Award

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If you're attending the American Library Association's Annual Conference this summer (June 26-July) in Anaheim, get a ticket for th...
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