Introduction / Beverly Slapin -- "Let us put our minds together and see what life we will make for our children" / Doris Seale -- Why I'm not thankful for Thanksgiving / Michael A. Dorris -- Notes from an Indian teacher / Rosemary Gonzales -- "I" is not for Indian / Michael A. Dorris -- Poetry -- Fiery red / Cení Myles -- Thanking the birds / Joseph Bruchas -- Taking another look / Mary Gloyne Byler -- Storytelling and the sacred / Joseph Bruchac -- How to tell the difference / Beverly Slapin, Doris Seale, Rosemary Gonzales -- Book reviews -- Native American publishers -- Additional resource material -- Bibliographies -- American Indian authors for young readers / Mary Gloyne Byler -- From fifth world tales / Children's Book Press
Summary:
Collection of essays compiled by Native parents, educators, poets, and writers for use by teachers, parents, librarians, and anyone else interested in presenting non-biased material about Native peoples to children
