Native American Heritage - Children's Nonfiction

Informational books for children about Native Americans, present and past.

Updated October 31, 2023
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Native American Heritage - Children's Nonfiction

Informational books for children about Native Americans, present and past.

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Fatty legs : a true story
Jordan-Fenton, Christy
Paper Book
The beloved story of an Inuvialuit girl standing up to the injustices of residential school. Margaret Olemaun Pokiak-Fenton's powerful story of residential school in the far North has been reissued to commemorate the memoir's 10th anniversary with updates to the text, reflections on the...
Go show the world : a celebration of Indigenous heroes
Kinew, Wab
Paper Book
Celebrating the stories of Indigenous people throughout time, Wab Kinew has created a powerful rap song, the lyrics of which are the basis for the text in this beautiful picture book, illustrated by the acclaimed Joe Morse. Including figures such as Crazy Horse, Net-no-kwa, former NASA astronaut...
Sitting Bull : Lakota warrior and defender of his people
Nelson, S. D.
Paper Book
Sitting Bull (c. 1831-1890) was one of the greatest Lakota/Sioux warriors and chiefs who ever lived. From Sitting Bull's childhood - killing his first buffalo at age 10 - to being named war chief to leading his people against the U.S. Army, Sitting Bull: Lakota Warrior and Defender of His People...
The people shall continue
Ortiz, Simon J.
Paper Book
Republished for its fortieth anniversary, this powerful story by renowned Acoma Pueblo poet and storyteller Simon J. Ortiz traces the history of Native / Indigenous people of North America from the time of creation to the present. Many, many years ago, all things came to be.
We are still here! : Native American truths everyone should know
Sorell, Traci
Paper Book
Twelve Native American kids present historical and contemporary laws, policies, struggles, and victories in Native life, each with a powerful refrain- We are still here! An ideal nonfiction picture book for 7-10-year-old future activists and changemakers! An inspiring read by...
Finding my dance
Thundercloud, Ria
Paper Book
In her debut picture book, professional Indigenous dancer Ria Thundercloud tells the true story of her path to dance and how it helped her take pride in her Native American heritage. At four years old, Ria Thundercloud was brought into the powwow circle, ready to dance in the...
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