Authentic, accurate Native historical books are vital because of the quality and resonance of those narratives and because they have the power to help correct centuries of misrepresentation and harm.
That said, Native people have a past, a present and a future. Be sure to embrace Native contemporary and futuristic stories as well as those by Native/First Nations authors and illustrators in your collections and curriculum.
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Native people have a past, a present, and a future, all of which should be reflected in books for young readers.
Good news! Recently, we’ve seen encouraging growth in the number of high-quality children’s and young adult books centered on contemporary Native American Indian themes.
We hope you’ll read, enjoy and recommend them. We hope you’ll support and advocate for their inclusion in your schools,
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