We just concluded our study of Spirit Bear. Excellent and totally
engaging book. Allows for additional research and a look into the
justice system.
I had two copies of Ghost of Spirit Bear and wish I had more, as there
was such interest about what happens next.
Kris
On Jun 4, 2012, at 6:50 PM, Linda Rightmire wrote:
Hi and sorry if this is duplicated -- I was in the middle of
changing my
address and I think it didn't make it somehow?
This was from an earlier request for engaging reading for middle
school
boys. Nancy replied to my recommendation of the Ben Mikaelson books,
Touching Spirit Bear and Ghost of Spirit Bear:
On Mon, May 28, 2012 at 11:34 AM, Nancy Edwards <[email protected]>
wrote:
To get a perspective on the how Tlingit Indians view this novel you
might want to check out Debbie Reese's blog American Indians in
Children's Literature. Link below. Just another layer to consider
when
recommending books written about other cultures by non-members.
http://americanindiansinchildrensliterature.blogspot.com/2008/06/tlingit-elders-comments-on-touching.html
Mrs. Nancy Edwards
Teacher-Librarian
St. Matthew School
1230 NE 127th St.
Seattle, WA 98125
206-362-2785 x107
www.stmattschool.org
Thank you very much! I totally appreciate this kind of advice. I
used to
enjoy "Indian in the Cupboard" ;/ until someone pointed out all the
problems (but that was way back). Likewise, I wonder if you or
anyone else
has opinions on the (my view) wonderful Deborah Ellis series (aimed
somewhat younger) that begins with The Breadwinner (set in
Afghanistan). I
know Ellis' Three Wishes got a lot of heat (banned, essentially) --
but
that one was much different than cultural appropriation.
Like one of the commenters at the blog (url above), I did not regard
Mikaelson's book as mainly a native story -- but that young adults
must
perhaps be thrown onto their own resources. Much in the novel is
actually
far fetched (in that respect). And -- if a person had the time, such
beliefs and criticisms could *also* be explored. Curious to hear
others'
reactions to the blog -- but I am okay with no further discussion if
people
regard it as problematic.
Thanks,
Linda Rightmire
SD #73, Kamloops, BC
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