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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 -------------------------------------------------------------------- Please note: All LM_NET postings are protected by copyright law. You can prevent most e-mail filters from deleting LM_NET postings by adding LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU to your e-mail address book. To change your LM_NET status, e-mail to: listserv@listserv.syr.edu In the message write EITHER: 1) SIGNOFF LM_NET 2) SET LM_NET NOMAIL 3) SET LM_NET MAIL 4) SET LM_NET DIGEST * Allow for confirmation. * LM_NET Help & Information: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ * LM_NET Archive: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/archive/ * EL-Announce with LM_NET Select: http://elann.biglist.com/sub/ * LM_NET Supporters: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ven.html --------------------------------------------------------------------