Evaluation Tools - Aboriginal Children's Literature - OLD - Research Guides at University of British Columbia

Evaluating Children's Materials

To find materials that evaluate children's literature, try topic keywords such as "history and criticism" or "book reviews"

Examples:

aboriginal and "childrens literature" and "history and criticism" or "childrens literature" and "book reviews"

FNESC and FNSA Authentic Resources (K-7)
See pages 7-8, "The Resource Evaluation Process," and evaluation form pp. 81-84.
While this publication was primarily developed for elementary school teachers, the information about the evaluation process can be relevant in other contexts.
American Indians in Children's Literature BLOG
Established in 2006, American Indians in Children's Literature (AICL) provides critical perspectives and analysis of indigenous peoples in children's and young adult books, the school curriculum, popular culture, and society. Scroll down for links to book reviews, Native media, and more.
Native American Youth Services Literature Award
Review criteria from the American Indian Library Association [Microsoft Word Document]
Oyate Approaches to critically engage Children's Literature
(Oyate)
"I" is Not for Indian
American Indian Library Association
Fakelore, Multiculturalism, and the Ethics of Children's Literature
(Michigan State University)
WNCP Common Tool for Assessing and Validating Teaching and Learning Resources for Cultural Appropriateness and Historical Accuracy of First Nations, Métis and Inuit Content
(Western and Northern Canadian Protocol for Collaboration in Basic Education)