You want to know about Native people? Do you really want to know about us? Or do you just need/want us so you can ‘do your thing’ (celebrate Thanksgiving)? You want me to tell you what I do for Thanksgiving. I understand that, but I think it more important that you ask about (in my case) the Pueblo people. Who are we? Where are we? What are OUR celebrations? When are they? What are they about? Debbie Reece
Category: Musings
Everyday Representation Matters (and the burden of being “important”)
A recent Twitter strand has me thinking about the importance of everyday representation in children’s literature. Melinda Low commented that books about BIPOC characters or characters from marginalized communities are frequently applauded for being “important.” She specifically addresses non-serious “fun” books in this category. Her commentary raises the issue of everyday representation and why it […]