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Friday, January 13, 2023

"Tlingit don't exist for the benefit of bad teenagers."

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In a recent conversation, an educator told me about people in her networks who are still using Touching Spirit Bear.  That educator has read...
Wednesday, January 11, 2023

Back Matter in 2022 book from Charlesbridge -- THE GARDENER OF ALCATRAZ

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This morning on Facebook (in a discussion of books by region), I saw mention of The Gardener of Alcatraz. Written by Emma Bland Smith and il...
Saturday, December 31, 2022

Highly Recommended: Two for 2022 from Highwater Press!

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Highwater Press often sets a high bar for Indigenous-centric publishing. This post recommends two of their 2022 releases: Returning to the Y...
Monday, December 12, 2022

AICL's Year In Review for 2022

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New! AICL's Year In Review for 2022 Each year, AICL puts together a list of books we recommend, that we call "Best Books." Our...
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Saturday, December 10, 2022

Scott O'Dell and Changes to California's Department of Education "Recommended Literature List"

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"No results found." it said. Surely, I thought, that can't be right!  Let me explain. In 2021 and early in 2022 I was doing so...
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Sunday, November 27, 2022

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED: NOTABLE NATIVE PEOPLE by Adrienne Keene

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  Notable Native People: 50 Indigenous Leaders,  Dreamers, and Changemakers from Past and Present Written by Adrienne Keene (Cherokee) Illus...
Friday, November 25, 2022

UPDATE: Changes made to DINO-THANKSGIVING

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Back in October of 2020, I wrote about Dino-Thanksgiving  by Lisa Wheeler, illustrated by Barry Gott. It is about dinosaurs gathering to eat...
Friday, November 11, 2022

Ku'daa, University of New Mexico Native Alumni Chapter!

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I am deeply honored that the University of New Mexico's Native American Alumni Chapter chose me to receive one of its Outstanding Alumni...
Sunday, November 06, 2022

"Never fear," said Gramps. "My great, great grandmother was one quarter Native Bear and I am ready to share."

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This morning on Twitter, I saw a tweet that included a photo of a page from a Berenstain Bears book. The person who shared it characterized ...
Saturday, October 15, 2022

Dear Kate: An Open Letter to Kate DiCamillo (and Authors of Children's Books)

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Update from Debbie on Monday, Oct 17, 2022: Kate DiCamillo responded to me, sharing my letter on her Facebook page. I deeply appreciate her ...
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Monday, October 10, 2022

Highly Recommended: FOREVER COUSINS written by Laurel Goodluck; illustrated by Jonathan Nelson

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  HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! Forever Cousins Written by Laurel Goodluck (Mandan, Hidatsa and Tsimshian member) Illustrated by Jonathan Nelson (Diné...
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