"The Word Is Sacred to a Child": American Indians and Children's Literature.

Trafzer, Clifford E.

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ERIC Number: EJ460208

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1992

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"The Word Is Sacred to a Child": American Indians and Children's Literature.

Trafzer, Clifford E.

American Indian Quarterly, v16 n3 p381-95 Sum 1992

Examines approximately 28 children's books containing American Indian stories. Evaluates the authenticity of the stories, their effectiveness in adapting oral materials to written form, and their suitability for classroom use. Bibliographic notes include prices. (SV)

Descriptors: American Indian Culture, American Indian Literature, Books, Childrens Literature, Cultural Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Mythology, Story Telling, Tales

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses

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Language: English

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