American Indians in Children's Literature (AICL)

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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Thursday, January 16, 2025

Thank you, Native writers who gave us books about Secretary Deb Haaland!

As Deb Haaland finishes her term as Secretary of the Interior, I am grateful to her for initiatives she took up during her four years workin...

Tuesday, January 14, 2025

Highly Recommended: BETWEEN THE PIPES

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED Between the Pipes Written by Albert McLeod (ancestry from Nisichawayasihk Cree, and Cross Lake and Norway House Metis)...

Wednesday, January 08, 2025

Highly Recommended! A first look at Yáadilá!: Good Grief!, Written by Laurel Goodluck; illustrated by Jonathan Nelson

Yáadilá! Good Grief! Written by Laurel Goodluck (Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara) Illustrated by Jonathan Nelson (Diné) Published in 2025 Publi...

Wednesday, December 18, 2024

Highly Recommended: THE PENCIL by Susan Avingaq and Maren Vsetula

The Pencil Written by Susan Avingaq (Inuk) and Maren Vsetula (not Native) Illustrated by Charlene Chua (not Native) Published in 2019 Publi...

Friday, December 13, 2024

Debbie--have you seen THE ROUGH-FACE GIRL?

A reader asked if I have done or know of a critical analysis of The Rough-Face Girl by Rafe Martin. Illustrated by David Shannon, the book ...

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Debbie Reese
Jean Mendoza

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