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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Monday, February 01, 2021

Not Recommended: THE BRAVE by James Bird

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The Brave Written by James Bird Published by Feiwel and Friends (Macmillan) Publication Year: 2020 Reviewed by Debbie Reese Review Status: N...
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Friday, January 29, 2021

Debbie--have you seen THE BRAVE by James Bird?

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A reader wrote to ask if we've read The Brave by James Bird. I am aware of it but have not read it.  Bird's main character is a 13 y...
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Monday, January 25, 2021

Eric Gansworth (Sˑha-weñ na-saeˀ) -- Member of Eel Clan, Enrolled Onondaga -- Makes History for APPLE (SKIN TO THE CORE)

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Today, Eric Gansworth ( Sˑha-weñ na-saeˀ), member of the Eel Clan, enrolled Onondaga, born and raised at the Tuscarora Nation won an Honor A...

Carole Lindstrom and Michaela Goade--Two Tribally Enrolled Women--Made History Today, for WE ARE WATER PROTECTORS

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Two tribally enrolled women made history today when the American Library Association awarded the Caldecott Medal to their book, We Are Water...
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Sunday, January 24, 2021

USA Today Crossword Clue: "American Indians in Children's Literature founder Debbie"

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Anytime "American Indians in Children's Literature" appears somewhere, I get an email alert. I have the alert set up to come o...
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Saturday, January 23, 2021

2020 American Indian Library Association's Youth Literature Award -- Virtual Ceremony

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 The American Library Association's 2021 Midwinter Meeting is a virtual event this year, due to the pandemic. The first online event was...
Sunday, December 13, 2020

Highly Recommended! "Seasons of Alaska" board books from Best Beginnings Alaska

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Let's Play Out!  by Yaari Toolie-Walker Button Up! by Angela Y. Gonzales Mittens and Mukluks! by Joni Spiess Bye-Bye Ice! by Carla Snow ...
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Wednesday, December 02, 2020

Not Recommended: HARRIET THE SPY by Louise Fitzhugh

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Harriet the Spy Written by Louise Fitzhugh First published by Harper and Row in 1964 Reviewed by Debbie Reese Review Status: Not Recommended...
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Tuesday, December 01, 2020

2020: AICL's Best Books of 2020

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This is the time of the year when annual "Best of" booklists come out. AICL has published our own Best Books lists for many years ...
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