Indigenous Peoples in Children's and Young Adult Literature
Dr. Debbie Reese
Wednesday, 26 Feb 2020 at 7:00 pm – Great Hall, Memorial Union
Dr. Debbie Reese is an independent scholar of Indigenous children’s literature and the teaching of Indigenous peoples and history in K-12, editor of American Indians in Children’s Literature. In this lecture, Dr. Reese will examine depictions of Native peoples in children's books, past and present, and provide suggestions for how to become more skilled in selecting and presenting information about Indigenous peoples to children. 2019-2020 Helen LeBaron Hilton Chair SeriesCosponsored By:
- Committee on Lectures
- Helen LeBaron Hilton Chair Series
- School of Education
Stay for the entire event, including the brief question-and-answer session that follows the formal presentation. Most events run 75 minutes.
Sign-ins are after the event concludes. For lectures in the Memorial Union, go to the information desk in the Main Lounge. In other academic buildings, look for signage outside the auditorium.
Lecture Etiquette
- Stay for the entire lecture and the brief audience Q&A. If a student needs to leave early, he or she should sit near the back and exit discreetly.
- Do not bring food or uncovered drinks into the lecture.
- Check with Lectures staff before taking photographs or recording any portion of the event. There are often restrictions. Cell phones, tablets and laptops may be used to take notes or for class assignments.
- Keep questions or comments brief and concise to allow as many as possible.