***original post from the Summer 2017 book study follows*** (Thanks to Pernille Ripp for sharing so many of these!) Why I’ll Never Teach This Powerful Book Again Why Reading Sherman Alexie Was Never Enoughĭiscussions of Whether “Part-Time Indian” Should Still be Taught in Schools Sherman Alexie Called Out for Sexual Misconduct for Over a Twenty-Year Period Sherman Alexie’s Accusers Go on the RecordĪILA Rescinds Sherman Alexie’s 2008 YA Book of the Year Award Some good resources are listed below to help.Īrticles About the Allegations and the Response I would recommend all ELA teachers and school librarians take the time to read up on the Alexie story so you can make an informed decision. This information has complicated the question of whether Alexie is an author we should still be promoting in schools. Update, July 2018: Since the publication of this book study, multiple women have come forward accusing Sherman Alexie of sexual misconduct.
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