Some Questions for Book Clubs that Select Books Like NEWS OF THE WORLD by Paulette Jiles

Some Questions for Book Clubs that Select Books Like NEWS OF THE WORLD by Paulette Jiles

Sometimes, readers of AICL write to me to ask about a book that has been chosen for their book club. The books they ask about are usually be...
Indigenous #KidLitWomen

Indigenous #KidLitWomen

My contribution to the month-long #KidLitWomen campaign is to lift Indigenous women who have written books for children and teens. If we we...
Some thoughts on a big word: MYTH

Some thoughts on a big word: MYTH

This post is one that is in-process. A colleague asked me for some resources on the word myth. She's going to be doing a workshop with t...
An Open Letter About Sherman Alexie

An Open Letter About Sherman Alexie

Eds. Note: Beneath the letter are links with more info and quotes I am adding, with permission, from Joy Harjo, Janet McAdams, and Susan Pow...
Announcing This Year's Arbuthnot Honor Lecture Recipient!

Announcing This Year's Arbuthnot Honor Lecture Recipient!

AICL readers, Please join me (Jean) in a roar of approval for the 2018 recipient of the American Library Association (ALA) May Hill Arbuthno...
Winners of 2018 American Indian Library Association's Youth Literature Award!

Winners of 2018 American Indian Library Association's Youth Literature Award!

Every two years, the American Indian Library Association's Youth Literature Award committee selects books to receive its awards in three...
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