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Doris Seale

1936 – 2017

American poet

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Lived 1936 – 2017 (aged 80). Doris Seale was an American poet, writer and librarian.

Doris Seale (born Doris Marion Cota; July 10, 1936 – February 17, 2017) was an American librarian, poet, writer, and educator. She worked as a librarian in Brookline, Massachusetts for 45 years. She was a co-founder of Oyate, an advocacy and education organization which reviews children's literature to ensure it treats Native Americans with "historical accuracy, cultural appropriateness and without anti-Indian bias and stereotypes".

She wrote poetry and non-fiction that focused on these themes. Her last published work, A Broken Flute: The Native Experience in Books for Children, dealt with issues of cultural appropriation. It included a chapter on deconstructing the myths perpetuated about the first Thanksgiving, helping educators create more culturally appropriate activities for the holiday. Her activism extended into other areas of her work. When she received the ALA Equity Award in 2001, the ceremony was being held at the Marriott Hotel in San Francisco, a hotel that was in a labor dispute with its workers. Seale joined that picket line rather than go inside to accept her award.

Awards 2001 American Library Association Equality Award 2006 American Book Award

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Who was Doris Seale?

American poet (1936–2017)

When was Doris Seale born?

Doris Seale was born on 10 July 1936.

When did Doris Seale die?

Doris Seale died on 17 February 2017.

What was Doris Seale's occupation?

Doris Seale was a poet, writer and librarian.

What nationality was Doris Seale?

Doris Seale was American.

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· Wikipedia: Doris Seale

· Wikidata: Q5297986

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