Reviewed by Debbie Reese Review Source: American Indian’s in Children’s Literature Book Author: Why am I so pleased with this book? It hits all the key points in books I recommend: Native author Native illustrator Set in present day Tribally specific content Includes Native language(s) But there’s more to say! As I write, it is baseball […]
Behind Every Rug
Reviewed by Debbie Reese Review Source: American Indians in Children’s Literature Book Author: Those who follow my work know that I’ve been frustrated many times with things Scholastic does. Sometimes, though, they do a good thing. Case in point? Behind Every Rug. This little book is by Daniel W. Vandever. I highly recommended his previous books. Fall […]
Fall in Line, Holden!
Reviewed by Debbie Reese Review Source: American Indians in Children’s Literature Book Author: Holden–the little boy in the story–is a combination of the author, his dad, and his nephew. Three things that especially appeal to me are… First, that the little boy’s imagination is the heart of the story. Turning the pages, you’ll see what […]