[LM_NET] "How" as the Native American word for 'hello'

[Debbie Reese <debreese@UIUC.EDU>]

Good morning,

Seeking help of school and children's librarians on a curriculum question...

Is there a book in your library that says 
American Indians say 'hello' by saying "How" and holding up a hand?

This is a serious question. I am fielding 
questions about American Indian culture from 
second graders (via an internet blog), and nearly 
every one of them is asking this question. I'm 
trying to figure out how they have learned this.

You can respond off-list to me, or post to my blog:
http://americanindiansinchildrensliterature.blogspot.com

Thanks,
Debbie



Debbie A. Reese (Nambé Pueblo)
Assistant Professor, American Indian Studies
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Native American House, Room 2005
1204 West Nevada Street, MC-138
Urbana, Illinois 61801

Email: debreese@uiuc.edu
Internet Resource & Blog: 
http://americanindiansinchildrensliterature.blogspot.com/
Native American House: http://www.nah.uiuc.edu

TEL 217-265-9885
FAX 217-265-9880

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