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November 30, 2015

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Teen Books by Native Writers to Trumpet Year-Round

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Blogger and librarian Debbie Reese shares works for young adults by and about Native Americans that should be read, displayed, and celebrated in every collection, including graphic novels and the latest by Lisa Charleyboy and Mary Beth Leatherdale.

The Debut: SLJTeen Talks with Heather Brittain Bergstrom, Author of ‘Steal the North’

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Adult Books 4 Teens reviewer Diane Colson digs into Heather Brittain Bergstrom’s debut novel, Steal the North, rich in imagery from eastern Washington, Indian reservations, and Baptist fundamentalism. It’s a love story, not only for characters Reuben and Emmy but for anyone who finds themselves missing the place they once ran away from.

“Pathfinders” 7th Generation Giveaway

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Written by Native American authors, the novels in the “PathFinders” series tell fascinating, fast-paced stories about contemporary and historical Native American teens. Publisher 7th Generation is giving SLJTeen readers an opportunity to win a set of all four titles in the “PathFinders” series.

Resources and Kid Lit About American Indians | Focus On

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From Louise Erdrich’s Chickadee to Eric Gansworth’s If I Ever Get Out of Here, the books on Debbie Reese’s list of titles by Native and non-Native authors, and the accompanying digital and multimedia resources, will enrich and strengthen your library’s collection on American Indian cultures and peoples.

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Pick of the Day: Jim Thorpe: The World’s Greatest Athlete (DVD)

Jim Thorpe as a young man with his awards

Jim Thorpe: The World’s Greatest Athlete. DVD. 85 min./56 min. with tchr’s. guide. Moira Prods. 2009, 2012 release. ISBN 978-0-97710379-9. $85.
Gr 6 Up–Jim Thorpe’s many accomplishments as well as his shortcomings are described in this remarkable film. Born in a one-room cabin in Oklahoma’s Indian Territory in 1887, Thorpe overcame the many stigmas and hardships associated with being a Native American at that time. Even though he resisted being sent to schools intended to minimize his ethnicity, it was just […]
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