2026-06 Tribal Library new books

Updated June 1, 2026
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Bird-watcher's bible : a complete treasury--science, know-how, beauty, lore
Alderfer, Jonathan K.
Paper Book
"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...
Canada: We Are the Story
Wagamese, Richard
Paper Book
'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 lived during the American Revolution
Newell, Chris
Paper Book
What do you know about the American Revolution? What if you lived in a different time and place? What would you wear? What would you eat? How would your daily life be different? Scholastic's If You Lived... series answers all of kids' most important questions about events in...
Madison Hammond : soccer star
Phillips, Katrina M.
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...
Maria Tallchief : prima ballerina
Phillips, Katrina M.
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...
Remember who you are
Prince, Leona
Paper Book
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...
The sock project : colorful, cool socks to knit and show off
Lee, Summer
Paper Book
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...
The Boy Who Cried Robots!
Britt, Chris
Paper Book
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...
Here Come the Aunties!
Smith, Cynthia Leitich
Paper Book
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...
Red River Rose
Lindstrom, Carole
Paper Book
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: An Indian Residential School Story
Robertson, Joanne
Paper Book
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...
Springtime in Kitkatla
Spencer, Kim
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...
Blood Relay
Mihesuah, Devon
Paper Book
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...
The Cedar Mother
Huson, Hetxw'ms Gyetxw Brett D
Paper Book
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...
Defending the Swamp Dragon: A Branches Book (Dragon Masters #31)
West, Tracey
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...
Diary of a nature nerd : a graphic novel
Everett, Tiffany
Paper Book
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...
Gabby Torres is the best winner ever
Dominguez, Angela
Paper Book
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
Johnson, Craig A., 1989-
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...
The Mighty Graphic Novel
Winick, Judd.
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...
The Moth Dreamer
Farrell, Amy Lynn
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....
Ours: A Story of Loss and Healing
Settembre, Mandy
Paper Book
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...
Run Home: A Graphic Memoir
Bermudez, Alyssa
Paper Book
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...
Shards of Silence
Young, Brian Lee
Paper Book
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...
The Sock Obsession: Supercool Socks to Knit and Show Off
Lee, Summer
Paper Book
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...
That Which Feeds Us: A Hawaiian Gothic
Kendall, Keala
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...
To Ride a Rising Storm
Blackgoose, Moniquill.
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" (...
We Can't Wait to Hold You
Van Camp, Richard
Paper Book
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...
Your Data Will Be Used Against You: Policing in the Age of Self-Surveillance
Ferguson, Andrew Guthrie
Paper Book
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, Big Thank You
Marta, Astra
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...
The Animals Speak: The Lakota Way (Wamakashkan'iya: Lakhol Wichoh'an Kin) (A Picture Book)
Nelson, S D
Paper Book
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. Lakota translation by Dakota Goodhouse From our animal brothers and sisters,...
Dreams. Volume 1, Visions of the crow
John-Kehewin, Wanda
Paper Book
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...
A Feather and a Fork: 125 Intertribal Dishes from an Indigenous Food Warrior
Wahpepah, Crystal
Paper Book
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...
The Froggy Library
Fiveash, Julie
Spend your summer on Soggy Stump! This cozy, colorful, and amphibious graphic novel adventure draws inspiration from the author's background as a Diné librarian. Anura is a young frog spending the summer back home with their grandmother. With some...er...gentle prodding from Grandma...
Mabel Meets a Black Bear
Figart, Frances
Paper Book
When an enterprising 10-year-old Mabel lures a black bear to a picnic table outside her family's rental cabin in the Great Smoky Mountains, her twin sister Louise is injured, setting both on a mission to teach others about how to stay safe and keep bears wild. This rhyming picture...
How a Bear Became a Book: The Collaboration That Created Winnie-The-Pooh
Pimentel, Annette Bay
Paper Book
*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...
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