Native American Picture Books of Change: The Art of Historic Children's Editions

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Museum of New Mexico Press, 2004 - American literature - 168 pages

In this book illustrated with 150 enchanting paintings and historical photographs, some from as early as 1922, the author describes the history and motivation behind some of the most exceptional children's books published in the United States. These picture book readers, originally developed for use in Indian schools during the New Deal, represent the first Native-centred texts used in Bureau of Indian Affairs curriculum. They were written by lauded writers, ethnologists, and linguists and illustrated with the stunning work of emerging and prominent Native American artists.

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TELLING GRANDFATHERS STORIES
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Swift Eagle of the Rio Grande 1928 Five Little Katchinas 1930
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About the author (2004)

Rebecca C. Benes has explored a lifetime interest in children's literature as a gallery owner, a librarian, and as an adjunct professor of children's literature. She lives in the Denver area.

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