[LM_NET] Sherman Alexie - YA Novel

[Debbie Reese <debreese@UIUC.EDU>]

First books by Native authors Michael Dorris and Louise Erdrich were for 
the adult reader, but both also moved into writing for children. Erdrich's 
BIRCHBARK HOUSE is an excellent work of historical fiction that counters 
the negative portrayals of Native people in LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE, 
and Dorris's books MORNING GIRL and GUESTS tell the encounter story from 
the point of view of Native kids.

Like Dorris and Erdrich, Alexie is working on literature for children and 
young adults. His first book will be a young adult novel titled The 
Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian. It will be released in 2007 by 
Little, Brown. I really enjoy Alexie's books - RESERVATION BLUES is awesome 
- and have high hopes for his children and YA titles.

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



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