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American Indian Themes in Young Adult Literature
Paulette F. Molin
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Description for American Indian Themes in Young Adult Literature
Hardback. Not only pointing out works that foster misinformation and stereotypes, this work also examines the number of authors that counteract such messages. It is useful for teachers, librarians, parents, and young adult readers seeking information about American Indian-themed literature for young adults. Series: Studies in Young Adult Literature. Num Pages: 208 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: DSY. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 222 x 151 x 20. Weight in Grams: 435.
This book analyzes American Indian characters and themes in young adult literature, outlining plots and evaluating content from a native perspective. Teachers, librarians, parents, and young adult readers will find essential analytical information about a cross-section of literature with American Indian protagonists, narratives, and settings. Reviews of young adult publications with American Indian themes are also examined, demonstrating how too many reviewers reinforce, and even honor, stereotypical works. Divided into three sections centering on a range of fiction and nonfiction featuring richly diverse tribal groups across a variety of settings and time periods, the book begins with contemporary selections, examining young adult fiction by non-Indian authors as well as a growing number of native authors. The next section is devoted to historical fiction, the most popular American Indian-themed novels for young adults. The last section examines nonfiction work, including memoirs, biographies, autobiographies, and poetry. A rich bibliography leads readers to other resources.
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
208
Condition
New
Series
Studies in Young Adult Literature
Number of Pages
208
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD, United States
ISBN
9780810850811
SKU
V9780810850811
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-15
About Paulette F. Molin
Paulette F. Molin is a member of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe, White Earth Reservation, and is an educator and author. She is the coeditor of American Indian Stereotypes in the World of Children, 2nd Edition and the author of numerous other writings.
Reviews for American Indian Themes in Young Adult Literature
...as adult selectors of books for youth, librarians cannot take lightly their responsibility to identify and expose demeaning stereotypes, distorted history, or socially ignorant context, regardless of the famous name in the author line or even the excellence of the writing itself. Scholarship is essential, and this book will certainly assist teachers, librarians, and others who want worthwhile, appropriate, and historically accurate Native American-themed literature for young adults....Prepare to be shocked at the 'classic' titles that are sources of false information, but pointing out these books is nicely counterbalanced with recommendations for good reading and an excellent bibliography. This book is a must for those who need some assistance in a culturally sensitive area.
VOYA
...this long-awaited book will be a prize for those studying and teaching children's literature. Highly recommended. All collections; all levels.
CHOICE
Sound, grounded information which would be helpful for educators, librarians in developing balanced collections for young adults, and other professionals dealing with the field of literature and Native Americans' portrayal. Recommended.
K. McIntire, Selwyn School Grades 6-11 ...an important and eminently readable book, a treasure that has a place in every library, and in every school where history and literature are taught.
Multicultural Review, Vol. 15, No. 4 (Winter 2006)
...any professional who works with young adult literature will...want to read Molin's detailed survey.
School Library Journal, 10/1/2005
Molin, a member of the Minnesota Chippewa tribe, analyzes the depiction of Native Americans in contemporary young adult fiction, historical fiction, and nonfiction written by both non-Indian and Native authors. Novels about life on the frontier, captivity narratives, memoirs, biographies, poetry, and book reviews are discussed. An entire chapter is devoted to the controversy over My heart is on the ground: the diary of Nannie Little Rose, a Sioux girl.
Reference and Research Book News
...highly recommended.
American Reference Books Annual, vol. 38 (2007)
...a good present; Paulette Molin's guide provides direction to librarians, teachers, and parents alike.
VOYA
...this long-awaited book will be a prize for those studying and teaching children's literature. Highly recommended. All collections; all levels.
CHOICE
Sound, grounded information which would be helpful for educators, librarians in developing balanced collections for young adults, and other professionals dealing with the field of literature and Native Americans' portrayal. Recommended.
K. McIntire, Selwyn School Grades 6-11 ...an important and eminently readable book, a treasure that has a place in every library, and in every school where history and literature are taught.
Multicultural Review, Vol. 15, No. 4 (Winter 2006)
...any professional who works with young adult literature will...want to read Molin's detailed survey.
School Library Journal, 10/1/2005
Molin, a member of the Minnesota Chippewa tribe, analyzes the depiction of Native Americans in contemporary young adult fiction, historical fiction, and nonfiction written by both non-Indian and Native authors. Novels about life on the frontier, captivity narratives, memoirs, biographies, poetry, and book reviews are discussed. An entire chapter is devoted to the controversy over My heart is on the ground: the diary of Nannie Little Rose, a Sioux girl.
Reference and Research Book News
...highly recommended.
American Reference Books Annual, vol. 38 (2007)
...a good present; Paulette Molin's guide provides direction to librarians, teachers, and parents alike.