Anishinaabek Artist, Maria Hupfield, includes Debbie Reese on JINGLE DRESS
In 2015, artist and author, Julie Flett (she's Cree-Metis) created art that featured me, reading to children. That particular artwork ...

A teacher's account of a critical read of David Arnold's MOSQUITOLAND
Editors note: Among the email I receive are ones from teachers who found a review on AICL helpful to their work with students. I...

Not recommended: LUMP LUMP AND THE BLANKET OF DREAMS by Gwen Jackson
Over the last year or so, I've had several emails asking me about Lump Lump and the Blanket of Dreams. Written by Gwen Jackson, the subt...

Dear Charlesbridge: It's not too late! Please do not release BEYOND THE GREEN
Editors note: On Tuesday, July 24, 2018, Charlesbridge tweeted their decision to cancel publication of this book. Thank you to all who share...

Debbie--have you seen WILLA OF THE WOOD by Robert Beatty?
A reader wrote to ask if I've seen Robert Beatty's Willa of the Wood. Published on July 10, 2018 by Disney Hyperion, a sneak preview...

Debbie--have you seen 24 HOURS IN NOWHERE by Dusti Bowling?
A reader wrote to ask if I've seen 24 Hours in Nowhere by Dusti Bowling. It is due out on Sept 4, 2018 from Sterling Children's Boo...

Alexis Blendel's essay on SHE SANG PROMISE: THE STORY OF BETTY MAE JUMPER: SEMINOLE TRIBAL LEADER
Editors note: Alexis Blendel submitted this review at the end of May, 2018. AICL is pleased to have her essay on She Sang Promise: The ...