Beverly Slapin's review essay of Helen Frost's SALT
Editor's Note: Beverly Slapin submitted this review essay of Helen Frost's SALT, comparing it to Bruchac's ARROW OVER THE DOOR. ...
President Obama, Mascots, Children's Literature, and American Indians
Listen to President Obama's remarks regarding the Washington Redskins: At the :43 mark, President Obama says "I think all these mas...
Where would we be without whites who like Indians? Or, a critical look at Susan Cooper's GHOST HAWK
As expected, Susan Cooper's Ghost Hawk is a contender for the Newbery Medal (2:26 PM Note: I do not have inside knowledge of the Newbery...
Initial Thoughts about Helen Frost's SALT: A STORY OF FRIENDSHIP IN A TIME OF WAR
Helen Frost's newest book, Salt: A Story of Friendship in a Time of War is getting a lot of good press, but I'm having trouble artic...
Dear Jon Scieszka: I've got a bone to pick with you...
July 15, 2013 Dear Jon Scieszka, I've got a bone to pick with you. Are you following the recent news story about the names of the pilo...
.jpg)
Susan Cooper on GHOST HAWK: "The only major liberty I've taken is..."
In the Author's Note of Susan Cooper's Ghost Hawk , she says "The only major liberty I've taken is in copying for John Wake...
