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, July 28, 2018

Anishinaabek Artist, Maria Hupfield, includes Debbie Reese on JINGLE DRESS

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In 2015, artist and author,  Julie Flett  (she's Cree-Metis) created art that featured me, reading to children. That particular artwork ...
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Friday, July 27, 2018

A teacher's account of a critical read of David Arnold's MOSQUITOLAND

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Editors note: Among the email I receive are ones from teachers who found a review on AICL helpful to their work with stud...
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Sunday, July 22, 2018

Not recommended: LUMP LUMP AND THE BLANKET OF DREAMS by Gwen Jackson

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Over the last year or so, I've had several emails asking me about Lump Lump and the Blanket of Dreams. Written by Gwen Jackson, the su...
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Saturday, July 21, 2018

Dear Charlesbridge: It's not too late! Please do not release BEYOND THE GREEN

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Editors note: On Tuesday, July 24, 2018, Charlesbridge tweeted their decision to cancel publication of this book. Thank you to all who share...
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Tuesday, July 17, 2018

Debbie--have you seen WILLA OF THE WOOD by Robert Beatty?

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Editors note: Please see Jean Mendoza's review , posted to AICL on March 3, 2018. We do not recommend Willa of the Wood.  A rea...
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Debbie--have you seen 24 HOURS IN NOWHERE by Dusti Bowling?

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A reader wrote to ask if I've seen 24 Hours in Nowhere  by Dusti Bowling. It is due out on Sept 4, 2018 from Sterling Children...
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Saturday, July 14, 2018

Alexis Blendel's essay on SHE SANG PROMISE: THE STORY OF BETTY MAE JUMPER: SEMINOLE TRIBAL LEADER

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Editors note: Alexis Blendel submitted this review at the end of May, 2018. AICL is pleased to have her essay on She Sang Promis...
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