Curriculum activities related to American Indians, including the use of children's books, are common in many U.S. schools; while some are appropriate, many are not. Teachers implementing inappropriate curriculum may be inexperienced, lack professional training, or have been seriously misinformed. Sometimes, teachers want to make the necessary changes, but may not do so "simply because they have not had time to reflect, research, and restructure their teaching style." Perhaps they lack a strong cultural identity and cultural sensitivity. Inappropriate practices are perpetuated by a lack of culturally relevant curriculum materials and leadership that fails to support culturally respectful learning environments. Educators have a responsibility to incorporate material that is authentic as well as developmentally and culturally appropriate for the children they are teaching. This article presents several strategies for selecting and analyzing appropriate, respectful, and culturally sensitive children's studies about American Indians.