[LM_NET] Two more resources re American Indian/Children's Lit

[Debbie Reese <debreese@UIUC.EDU>]

I am trying two new strategies for sharing information about American 
Indians in children's literature: Wikipedia and blogging.

Given the increased attention to Wikipedia (more positive than negative, of 
late) and recognition by professors across the country that students are 
using it, more and more people with research expertise are adding and 
editing entries in their area(s) of expertise. So---I added a page to 
Wikipedia, titled American Indians in Children's Literature. Here's the 
link: 
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Indians_in_Children%27s_Literature. 
When you talk with students about using Wikipedia, I feel it is crucial 
that you also require them to read the "Discussion" and "History" tab for 
whatever article they're reading. There is much to learn in these two 
behind-the-scenes functions of Wikipedia.

Second, I've created a blog. I started with an extensive list of children's 
books I recommend, but have been trying to post to the blog every few days, 
with news about American Indians in Children's Literature.  As you read 
through the blog, you'll see that the Northern Arizona Book Festival 
announced a new Literature Award, titled the LACAPA SPIRIT PRIZE, named 
after Michael Lacapa, that will be awarded annually to a children's book 
set in the southwest. I've started a "links" section on the blog, and link 
to the Wikipedia page (noted above) from the blog. I'm also linking to 
other sites (like Oyate) that are resources for teachers, librarians, 
parents interested in Native Americans and children's literature. In the 
blog posts, I note articles (on line) on the topic, and I plan to create a 
second set of links to these articles. Thing is---I'm new to blogging, and 
there's a lot to learn about how to do it! So it is slow-going for me. Any 
input you have to improve the blog is greatly welcome and appreciated.

Debbie


Debbie A. Reese (Nambé Pueblo)
Assistant Professor, American Indian Studies
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Native American House
Room 200, MC-139
1206 West Nevada Street
Urbana, Illinois 61801

TEL 217-265-9870
FAX 217-265-9880
Email: debreese@uiuc.edu
Blog: http://americanindiansinchildrensliterature.blogspot.com/
Native American House: http://www.nah.uiuc.edu

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