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American Indian themes in young adult literature / Paulette F. Molin.

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Van Pelt Library PS173.I6 M65 2005
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Format:
Book
Author/Creator:
Molin, Paulette Fairbanks.
Series:
Scarecrow studies in young adult literature ; 17.
Scarecrow studies in young adult literature ; no. 17
Language:
English
Subjects (All):
Young adult literature, American--History and criticism.
Young adult literature, American.
Indians in literature.
American literature--Indian authors--History and criticism.
American literature.
American literature--Indian authors.
Indians of North America--Biography--History and criticism.
Indians of North America.
Indians of North America--Biography.
Young adults--Books and reading--United States.
Young adults.
Young adults--Books and reading.
United States.
Indians of North America--Intellectual life.
Indians of North America--Historiography.
Physical Description:
xvii, 183 pages ; 23 cm.
Place of Publication:
Lanham, Md. : Scarecrow Press, 2005.
Summary:
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 seeking information about American Indian-themed literature for young adults will want to consult this resource. It points out works that foster misinformation and stereotypes, but examines the growing number of authors that counteract such messages as well. The book also includes a bibliography that will lead audiences to further reading.
Contents:
"Wildest imaginings about Indians" : contemporary young adult fiction by non-Indian authors
The American Indian renaissance and contemporary young adult literature
Perils on the frontier and imaginary American Indian protagonists in young adult historical fiction
Running the gauntlet : fictional captivity narratives in young adult literature
Historical fiction : the controversy over My heart is on the ground
"The best teller of stories" : American Indian-themed historical fiction for young adults
American Indian topics in young adult nonfiction
Nonfiction : American Indian life stories.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 145-166) and index.
ISBN:
0810850818
OCLC:
57004043

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