Descriptor
Source
Studies in American Indian… | 2 |
Author
Cooper, Burns | 1 |
Reese, Debbie | 1 |
Publication Type
Journal Articles | 2 |
Opinion Papers | 2 |
Reports - Descriptive | 1 |
Reports - Research | 1 |
Education Level
Audience
Location
Alaska | 1 |
Laws, Policies, & Programs
Assessments and Surveys
What Works Clearinghouse Rating

Reese, Debbie – Studies in American Indian Literatures, 2000
A study of attitudes about reviews of children's books found that librarians and teachers wanted stereotypes pointed out because children should have accurate information about other cultures. However, a book reviewer's experience suggests that editors may reject reviewers' objections and advocate for authors' freedom of speech, even when…
Descriptors: American Indians, Book Reviews, Childrens Literature, Freedom of Speech

Cooper, Burns – Studies in American Indian Literatures, 1994
A white male professor at the University of Alaska Fairbanks taught an experimental section of a composition course with a reading list composed almost entirely of American Indian and Alaska Native authors. Vocal controversies about the readings were attributed to fundamentalist views, lack of experience in reading literature, sensitivity about…
Descriptors: Alaska Natives, American Indian Literature, College Curriculum, Controversial Issues (Course Content)