Indigenous Novels, Indigenized Worlds: Exploring the Indigenization of Fictional Worlds [Hardcover]

The fictional worlds created by many contemporary American and Canadian Indigenous novelists for young people provide unique access to the lived experiences of Indigenous people, past, present, and future and the often inaccessible worlds they inhabit. Readers age 10-16 will gain many insights about Indigenous people and themselvesIndigenous and non-Indigenous readers alikethrough sustained immersion in fictional worlds where Indigenous people are foregrounded, active, autonomous, respected, and valued.Don K. Philpotis a teacher, teacher educator, and writer. He teaches undergraduate and graduate courses on the topics of instructional methodologies, content area reading, reading and writing instruction, and childrens literature in south central Pennsylvania.

An insightful book that will be of great assistance to classroom teachers who are interested in how Indigenous perspectives may be resident in fiction intended for children and youth. Indigenous education is a developing field of study and practice for which this work is a valuable contribution. Given that primary and secondary school educators are interested in providing students with materials that will enhance their learning of the Indigenous peoples experience and other topics that are germane to reconciliation, Philpots books will be a valuable resource. Philpot offers readers an important exploration of how fiction may appropriately reflect Indigenous culture, knowledge, and protocols. A great book! Frank Deer, professor, Canada Research Chair and Associate Dean, Faculty of Education, University of Manitoba

Indigenous Novels, Indigenized Worlds by Don K. Philpot, is a fascinating look at Indigenous culture, values, and traditions. The distinctiveness of the worldview and customs of Indigenous people is captured in this work. This book makes a significant contribution to the value of Indigenous knowledge and brings light to the world of Indigenous thought and story. The cultural valls+