![]() ![]() I think most people are unaware that books like this are even debated. I think sometimes we can allow ourselves to be a bit misguided because to an outsider, many things can seem like an insider's perspective and this book definitely falls into that category. Teachers were very impressed that hunting, tepee building and all of these other elements were discussed. I always wondered why this young boy was given so much power and why the story was framed in the way that it was.īut for our teachers (we were attending a wealthy white district at the time) it was seen as a lesson in history and culture. I remember having to read this in school when I was young and although I thought the idea of bringing my toys to life was great, this book never felt quite right. The Indian in the Cupboard Series 5 primary works 7 total works The Indian in the Cupboard is a children's book by British author Lynne Reid Banks, and illustrated by Brock Cole - it was first published in 1980, and has received numerous awards, as well as being made into a film in 1995. ![]() It also removes white guilt and allows us to believe that we are not associated with this problem, which is in fact systematic and doesn't offer and "opt-out" in reality. ![]() It let's people believe that their kindness is all that it takes to overcome adversities like racism. Honestly, I think this book is popular for the same reason that "The Help" has been popular. ![]()
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