"Wildest imaginings about Indians" : contemporary young adult fiction by non-Indian authors -- The American Indian renaissance and contemporary young adult literature -- Perils on the frontier and imaginary American Indian protagonists in young adult historical fiction -- Running the gauntlet : fictional captivity narratives in young adult literature -- Historical fiction : the controversy over My heart is on the ground -- "The best teller of stories" : American Indian-themed historical fiction for young adults -- American Indian topics in young adult nonfiction -- Nonfiction : American Indian life stories.