"This book is a treasure trove of colorful paintings and photographs, interesting sidebars, top-ten lists... worth its considerable price for the artwork alone.nbsp;A browser's delight... This book should have wide appeal for all birders and bird enthusiasts. Highly recommended."nbsp;-Library...

'Listen. Can you hear the voices of the Old Ones speaking to you in a language you've forgotten?' An Indigenous child struggles with a school assignment that asks, 'What makes you proud to be Canadian?' To find the answer, they call on the strength of their ancestors. The ancestors' warm presence...

If you spend the afternoon with Mosom, you might make him tea and listen to stories. If you make him tea, chances are that he will want some bannock to go with it. He will tell you his stories, show you pictures from when he was young and share his Knowledge. Although Mosom may move a...

This fascinating book introduces readers to the life, work, and impact of astronaut John Herrington. The book also includes an "Topic Spotlight" special feature, several "Did You Know" facts, a table of contents, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers...

This fascinating book introduces readers to the life, work, and impact of poet Joy Harjo. The book also includes an "Topic Spotlight" special feature, several "Did You Know" facts, a table of contents, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the...

This fascinating book introduces readers to the life, career, and impact of soccer star Madison Hammond. The book also includes an "Topic Spotlight" special feature, several "Did You Know" facts, a table of contents, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers...

This fascinating book introduces readers to the life, work, and legacy of prima ballerina Maria Tallchief. The book also includes an "Topic Spotlight" special feature, several "Did You Know" facts, a table of contents, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus...

A brilliant exploration embodied wholeness as a pathway to our collective liberation Through reflections on childbirth, parenting, creative practice, and expansive responsibility, Anishinaabe visual artist Quill Christie-Peters explores how reconnecting with the body can be an act of...

This fascinating book introduces readers to the life and legacy of military leader Red Cloud. The book also includes an "Topic Spotlight" special feature, several "Did You Know" facts, a table of contents, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at...

You are more powerful than you imagine. In this lyrical picture book, young readers are reminded of their cultural roots, the wisdom of their ancestors and their own potential. Each page offers an affirmation about identity, respect, love and truth, encouraging all children to embrace...

Sarah Ponakey continues to learn more about her Cree culture and language with the help of the people--and magical animals--around her in the third and final book in the series. Spring break has finally arrived, and Sarah Ponakey is so happy that her kôhkom has come to stay with her while...

Sock projects are universally loved by knitters, but Summer Lee has turned this favorite pastime topsy turvy with designs that feature the most electric colors and wow-patterns ever dreamt up. The Sock Project is a book for every crafter: beginners who want to learn, knitters who want to...

Indigenous artist and storyteller Andrea Fritz tells the tale of a Salish woolly dog who goes on an adventure over land and sea to gather natural fibers to keep his human family warm. Sqwiqwmi' the young Salish woolly dog has a nice warm coat, and he wants to help protect his people from...

A funny comic with robots, monsters, and aliens-that's just right for second graders! Sam claims a monster ate his homework, the tub is full of alligators, and extraterrestrials have named their planet in his honor. But when Sam's exaggerations alienate his classmates, the...

Joyful and warmhearted, this delightful book honors the blessings of every auntie in a child's life, by distinguished author Cynthia Leitich Smith (Muscogee) and illustrator Aphelandra (Oneida). "Hesci! Here come the aunties!" Aunts by kinship as well as family friends...

This adventurous historical novel by bestselling author Carole Lindstrom offers readers a dramatic portrayal of a young Métis girl who takes a stand to protect her way of life. Rose, her family, and the Métis people have lived on the land for generations. She spends...

Shirley is only five years old when she is taken away by the Indian agent to live at a residential school. She loves learning, but she is not there by choice. From the first day walking up the long, lonely stone steps of the school building, life is hard and full of rules. Separated from...

Wałaas is excited to visit her family's reserve, Kitkatla, for spring break. Kitkatla always feels like home. She and her dzi'i (grandmother) travel there by fishing boat, and on the way Wałaas spots porpoises in the sparkling waves. Once they arrive, they stay with her da'as...

In this richly layered debut thriller reminiscent of the real issue of missing and murdered Indigenous people, a badass Choctaw detective discovers an insidious plot against her reservation while investigating the disappearance of a beloved champion athlete. Choctaw Detective...

Step outside to explore the hidden mysteries of the cedar tree life cycle in this beautifully illustrated, engaging non-fiction book for young scientists ages 9 to 12. Meet Nox Sim Gan, the cedar mother, whose life cycle spans centuries and whose roots anchor the landscape. The cedar...

Drake and Worm team up with their friend Obi to free the Swamp Dragon when she is mistaken for a terrifying monster in the latest action-packed installment of this New York Times bestselling series, perfect for newly independent readers! Pick a book. Grow a Reader! This...

Lace up your boots and join Brooke on the trail for this irresistible story about best friends, blended families, and big goals. Perfect for fans of PAWS and Katie the Catsitter!Brooke's always out on the trail, living a life full of adventure and documenting her wilderness findings in her...

In the second book in the Gabby Torres graphic novel series, nine-year-old Gabby discovers the true meaning of winning when she enters a baking contest, perfect for fans of THE CUPCAKE DIARIES and DORY FANTASMAGORY. Gabby has a new idea: now that she's finally learned how to...

How to Talk to Your Son about Fascism is a practical guide for parents, carers, and others with young men in their lives on how to talk with those young men about fascism and the right-wing, which specifically and particularly preys on them for recruitment. Its central goal is to...

When Charlie's Kohkom asks him what the best part of his school day was, he knows right away: Indigenous drum circle! Kohkom tells him that not very long ago she was gifted her very first drum at a ceremony for children who never returned home from residential schools. But Charlie doesn't...

The New York Times bestselling creator of Hilo introduces new stories, new heroes, and new worlds with Hilo Presents! Miranda's an average kid trying to make it through the school day--but is she also the SUPERHERO known as THE MIGHTY?! Get ready for mega-sized adventure and...

Grief, guilt, and dark visions won't let Aubrey go in this coming-of-age novel for young adults. Sixteen-year-old Aubrey is horrified when a vision about her cousin's death comes true. Overcome with grief, Aubrey begins to see more troubling visions about the futures of those around her....

A tender story with exquisite illustrations, Ours will resonate with families who have endured unexpected pregnancy loss and are beginning to heal together. In late summer, a young boy's parents share the happy news that he's going to be a big brother. As Mama's belly grows...

This heartrending graphic memoir by Alyssa Bermudez (Big Apple Diaries) is a moving and unforgettable story about inner strength, healing, and finding hope. It's 2002, and 14-year-old Alyssa is a freshman at a new high school where she knows NO ONE and the...

In his first YA novel, award-winning author Brian Lee Young (Diné) bridges the generational divide between a Navajo teen at an elite prep school and his great-grandmother's experience at a federal boarding school for Indigenous students. The book is an eye-opening call for community...

From Summer Lee, sock knitting guru and author of reader-favorite The Sock Project, a new collection of patterns for making socks in every shape and size, all in her signature palette of neon bright colors From the author of The Sock Project comes a new book that...

Award-winning Indigenous author Laurel Goodluck weaves an intertribal celebration of traditions and stories that help Indigenous children--and all children--understand who they are as they enter and discover the world in this tender picture book. When we begin our lives, stories...

A Sunnie Reads Select * A native Hawaiian teen travels to a luxury island resort in search of her missing twin and uncovers the dark side of paradise, in this riveting supernatural thriller. "This astounding book is both a finger pointed directly at the rotting heart of...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER * A young indigenous woman and her dragon fight for the independence of their homeland in this epic sequel to the bestselling and multi-award-winning To Shape a Dragon's Breath, "a remarkable novel that is bound to be a staple of fantasy shelves for years to come" (...

Hello, sweet baby. Can you please hurry up and get here already? So begins this sweet love letter to a baby-to-be. Accompanied by adorable photos, this book speaks directly to the baby, anticipating all the moments they will have together--from walking together under the same moon to...

Instant National Bestseller A taut, exquisitely rendered story exploring the repercussions of a woman's decision to hide her Métis identity while living in a small, predominantly white prairie town in the 1940s, for readers of The Berry Pickers, Tommy Orange, and The...

Interrogates how digital self-surveillance can be turned against us by police, prosecutors, and political whims For consumers living in a digitally-connected world, smart technologies have built an inescapable trap of digital self-surveillance. Smart cars, smart homes, smart...

Chi miigwech means big thank you in Anishinaabemowin. We can say chi miigwech for the natural world, the plants and animals and even the creatures we cannot see. Chi miigwech for our basic needs like food and shelter and for everything we feel and experience. Chi miigwech for the Seven...

Award-winning Lakota author-artist S. D. Nelson shows what wisdom can be learned from animals in this universal, strikingly illustrated picture book about connecting with the natural world Mother Bear watches over her cubs, guiding us to walk with strength and protect those...

A great read and teaching tool for National Indigenous History Month! "Your ancestors have called us to help you." "I think y'all have the wrong number." Damon Quinn just wants to get through his senior year unscathed. His mom struggles with alcohol and is barely coping with...

From an acclaimed Indigenous chef comes an extraordinary cookbook that weaves powerful storytelling with 125 intertribal recipes to heal our bodies and restore our foodways--featuring a foreword by bestselling novelist and fellow Oaklandian Tommy Orange. Chef Crystal Wahpepah has...

Chi miigwech means big thank you in Anishinaabemowin. We can say chi miigwech for the natural world, the plants and animals and even the creatures we cannot see. Chi miigwech for our basic needs like food and shelter and for everything we feel and experience. Chi miigwech for the Seven...

"Run salmon run, beneath the moon and sun. The salmon story circles, run salmon run." Dive into the world of salmon in this lyrically written and beautifully illustrated children's book. The story follows the journey of the Pacific Salmon from stream to sea and back again...

*FOUR STARRED REVIEWS* Celebrate the 100th anniversary of Winnie-the-Pooh with this gorgeous picture book about the creation of the World's Most Famous Bear! In 1926, the very first Winnie-the-Pooh book was published. One hundred years later, generations of kids...