An Indigenous Peoples' History of the United States for Young People
2020 American Indian Youth Literature Young Adult Honor Book
2020 Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People,selected by National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) and the Children’s Book Council
2019 Best-Of Lists: Best YA Nonfiction of 2019 (Kirkus Reviews) · Best Nonfiction of 2019 (School Library Journal) · Best Books for Teens (New York Public Library) · Best Informational Books for Older Readers (Chicago Public Library)
Spanning more than 400 years, this classic bottom-up history examines the legacy of Indigenous peoples’ resistance, resilience, and steadfast fight against imperialism.
Going beyond the story of America as a country “discovered” by a few brave men in the “New World,” Indigenous human rights advocate Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz reveals the roles that settler colonialism and policies of American Indian genocide played in forming our national identity.
The original academic text is fully adapted by renowned curriculum experts Debbie Reese and Jean Mendoza, for middle-grade and young adult readers to include discussion topics, archival images, original maps, recommendations for further reading, and other materials to encourage students, teachers, and general readers to think critically about their own place in history.
Book At A Glance
# of Pages: 280
Book Binding: Paperback
Year of Publication: 2019
Publisher: Beacon Press
Language: en
ISBN: 9780807049396
Creator Bio
Jean Mendoza, Debbie Reese, and Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz are three accomplished scholars and authors who collaborated on the book An Indigenous Peoples' History of the United States for Young People. Jean Mendoza is a historian and educator who specializes in critical race theory and indigenous studies. She has written several books and articles on the intersection of race, gender, and colonialism in American history. Debbie Reese is a leading voice in the field of Native American children's literature and has been advocating for accurate and respectful representation of indigenous peoples in literature and media for over two decades. Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz is a renowned historian, writer, and activist who has dedicated her career to studying and writing about indigenous peoples' history and struggles. With their combined expertise and passion for social justice, Mendoza, Reese, and Dunbar-Ortiz have created a powerful and essential resource for young readers that challenges dominant narratives and centers indigenous perspectives in American history.
