Open AccessIndigenous Young Adult Literature
Author(s) -
Amber Matthews,
G T Bennett,
Maneja Joian,
Jenna Brancatella
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
emerging library and information perspectives
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2561-7095
DOI - 10.5206/elip.v2i1.6198
Subject(s) - indigenous , storytelling , popularity , context (archaeology) , identity (music) , narrative , traditional knowledge , representation (politics) , sociology , gender studies , anthropology , history , political science , aesthetics , literature , law , art , ecology , archaeology , politics , biology
Over the last decade Indigenous Young Adult (YA) literature has risen in popularity and demand in library programming and collections. Many works draw on the rich historical and cultural significance of narratives, oral history and storytelling in Indigenous communities. Their rise in prominence presents new opportunities for libraries to work with Indigenous authors and groups to share the importance of Indigenous histories and works in and through library spaces, collections and programming. However, in the context of popular culture including Indigenous YA literature, it is important to consider the identity and representation of Indigenous people, cultures and histories. The following annotated bibliography has been developed to guide libraries on the appropriate professional and cultural competencies to compliment this rising body of work and foster respect and recognition of Indigenous communities and works.