American Indians in Children's Literature
Critical discussion of portrayals of American Indians in children's and young adult literature, lesson plans, curricular materials, and pop culture. Includes links to full-text free articles on the topic.
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"American Progress"
This site links to the painting by John Gast, which presents a very one-sided perspective of the definition of progress.
Sing Down the Moon
This historical fiction novel tells the story of the Long March of the Navajo of 1864. In this event, the Navajo were forced to leave their land in Arizona/New Mexico, to walk 450 miles to a camp near Fort Sumner in present-day New Mexico. The story is told through the eyes of a 15-year-old girl experiencing the events.
Unlearning “Indian” Stereotypes
This is a 12-minute DVD narrated by Native children about Native American history and racial stereotypes in the United States. Also included with the DVD are a transcript of the content and variety of articles and resources that can be used for background and class discussion.
