"I" Is "Not" for Indian: The Portrayal of Native Americans in Books for Young People.

Caldwell-Wood, Naomi; Mitten, Lisa A.

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ERIC Number: EJ464940

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1992

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"I" Is "Not" for Indian: The Portrayal of Native Americans in Books for Young People.

Caldwell-Wood, Naomi; Mitten, Lisa A.

Multicultural Review, v1 n2 p26-33,35 Apr 1992

Presents a selective annotated bibliography of books on Native Americans for young people (23 recommended books, 11 books to avoid, 13 guides to selection, and 9 sources for books). Makes suggestions for evaluating books on Native Americans. Pervasive and dehumanizing stereotypes of Native Americans are ingrained in popular culture. (SLD)

Descriptors: American Indians, Annotated Bibliographies, Books, Characterization, Childrens Literature, Cultural Images, Ethnic Bias, Ethnic Discrimination, Ethnic Stereotypes, Evaluation Methods, Fiction, Guides, Labeling (of Persons), Nonfiction, Popular Culture, Young Adults

Publication Type: Information Analyses; Reference Materials - Bibliographies; Journal Articles

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Audience: Media Staff; Practitioners

Language: English

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