[RSCT] "Honest Injun"

[Debbie Reese]

Those of you who watched the news last night saw
the furor over Harry Reid's remarks about Barack
Obama, and William Steele's use of "Honest Injun."

I know the phrase "Honest Injun" and "Injun"
appear in a lot of children's books, so took an
hour of my time this morning to note a few examples.

I was really surprised to find it in the new book
THE EVOLUTION OF CALPURNIA TATE.

Anyway... if you're interested in my cursory study, go to
http://tinyurl.com/injun

Debbie




Visit my Internet resource:
American Indians in Children's Literature
http://americanindiansinchildrensliterature.net

Debbie A. Reese (Nambé O'-ween-ge')
Assistant Professor, American Indian Studies
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Native American House, Room 2005
1204 West Nevada Street, MC-138
Urbana, Illinois 61801

Email: debreese at illinois.edu
TEL 217-265-9885
FAX 217-265-9880






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