First Thing's First: Resources on the Web

• The American Indian Library Association "addresses the library-related needs of American Indians and Alaska Natives" and is affiliate of American Library Association. The website contains links to publications, resources and activities. The winners of the American Indian Youth Services Award are also listed.
• The most prominent blog for children's literature resources is Debbie Reese's American Indians in Children's Literature. Started in 2006, Reese's intent was use to blogging as a way to disseminate research information not readily available to school teachers, parents, and librarians working with children. Reese also states that she uses her website to "share a lot of information that I think will help readers learn about and understand the 500+ federally recognized Native Nations in the United States". An extensive website with years of archives, it can be a little overwhelming for those seeking to quickly find children's literature that accurately portrays the Native American experience in children's literature. The critical analysis of the literature is insightful and Reese's blog is a must bookmark for future reference.
• Oyate, a Native American/American Indian advocacy and education organization, is the go-to website for purchasing quality Native American literature. Oyate reviews children’s literature and "advocate for Native Americans/American Indians to be portrayed with historical accuracy, cultural appropriateness and without anti-Indian bias and stereotypes". In keeping with this mission, Oyate provides information on books to avoid and their evaluation criteria.
  
• Children's & YA Author Cynthia Leitich Smith maintains a personal website that has quite a few resources for finding Native American literature. It is easy to navigate and is subdivided into topics: Native American authors and illustrators, contempory, historical, and teaching resources.