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This land is my land / George Littlechild.
Using text and his own paintings, the author describes the experiences of Indians of North America in general as well as his experiences growing up as a Plains Cree Indian in Canada.
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- ISBN: 9780892391844 (paperback)
- ISBN: 0892391847 (paperback)
- Physical Description: 30 pages : illustrations (some colour) ; 32 cm
- Publisher: New York : Children's Book Press, an imprint of Lee & Low Books Inc., [2014]
- Copyright: ©1993.
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- 1 of 1 copy available at College of the Rockies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Circulation Modifier | Holdable? | Status | Due Date | Courses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cranbrook Campus | E 99 .C88 L575 1993 (Text) | 11111001352048 | OVERSIZE | Volume hold | Available | - |
- Horn Book Guide Reviews : Horn Book Guide Reviews 1994
Through poignant words and vibrant, multimedia collage paintings, Littlechild, a member of the Plains Cree Nation, shares his interpretation of the disastrous impact of white culture on the lives of his people. Reverence for his ancestors and the difficulties of growing up Native American are themes that reoccur in this innovative resource, which offers readers an exciting mix of history, autobiography, and social commentary by an authentic voice. Copyright 1998 Horn Book Guide Reviews - Publishers Weekly Reviews : PW Reviews 1993 October #2
Bold in size, color and image, this book constitutes a stunning gallery of art by a Native American of singular vision. Through mixed-media paintings featuring collage, traditional motifs, stylized figures and a vibrant Matisse-like palette, Littlechild knits his personal stories together with the histories of his forebears (the Plains Cree) and other Native American peoples. The accompanying large-print text is broken down into 17 brief, reflective essays that interpret symbols, introduce the artist's guiding ancestors and document the struggles that have brought Native Americans to their contemporary culture. Childlike in their joy and wondrous appreciation, yet wise in the way of ancestors who lived through oppression and dismantled lives, this volume offers itself as a bridge between the past's pain and the future's potential. Ages 6-up. (Oct.) Copyright 1993 Cahners Business Information. - School Library Journal Reviews : SLJ Reviews 1994 January
Gr 3-6-Littlechild's personal observations and autobiographical memories are woven with snippets of history in this short but powerful book. The author is a member of the Plains Cree Nation, the largest Indian nation in Canada. He grew up in Alberta and makes numerous references to the pain and suffering inflicted on his people. He mentions the fact that children were forcefully taken from parents to be ``re-educated'' in boarding schools, the cruelty and abuse many encountered there, and the unlawful seizure of land and other acts of injustice. The author's close connection to his immediate past is represented by a series of sepia-toned photographs of his ancestors, incorporated into some of his paintings. His art is powerful, primitive, and childlike in style-large shapes with little detail. He makes bold use of color, employing unusual juxtaposition. And in spite of the deep symbolism, the paintings are playful and fun. Although the information presented here is not in the form that is usually requested for school reports, it is insightful and deeply touching.-Alexandra Marris, Rochester Public Library, NY Copyright 1994 Cahners Business Information.