(NAME-MCE) Native author rejects honorary degree

[Debbie Reese]

Good morning,

On Tuesday of last week, I wrote about Louise Erdrich's
rejection of an honorary degree from University of North
Dakota. Erdrich has written several outstanding books
for children, particularly THE BIRCHBARK HOUSE.
http://americanindiansinchildrensliterature.blogspot.com
Her letter is available on my blog.

Here's posts from last week:

Sunday, April 29
Queen Elizabeth, American Indians, and Comments from
Abroad

Thursday, April 26
American Girls: Kaya

Wednesday, April 25
Beverly Slapin's review of Sherman Alexie's THE ABSOLUTELY
TRUE DIARY OF A PART-TIME INDIAN.

Tuesday, April 24
Louise Erdrich rejects honorary degree

Have a good week!
Debbie

Debbie A. Reese (Nambé Pueblo)
Assistant Professor, American Indian Studies
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Native American House, Room 2005
1204 West Nevada Street, MC-138
Urbana, Illinois 61801

Email: debreese at uiuc.edu
Internet Resource & Blog: 
http://americanindiansinchildrensliterature.blogspot.com/
Native American House: http://www.nah.uiuc.edu

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