Native American Heritage - Teens

Books by Indigenous & Native American authors for teens.

Updated November 1, 2023
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This place : 150 years retold
Akiwenzie-Damm, Kateri
Paper Book
Explore the past 150 years through the eyes of Indigenous creators in this groundbreaking graphic novel anthology. Beautifully illustrated, these stories are an emotional and enlightening journey through Indigenous wonderworks, psychic battles, and time travel. See how Indigenous peoples have...
Dreaming in Indian : contemporary Native American voices
Charleyboy, Lisa
Paper Book
A powerful and visually stunning anthology from some of the most groundbreaking Native artists working in North America today. Truly universal in its themes, Dreaming In Indian will shatter commonly held stereotypes and challenge readers to rethink their own place in the world. Divided...
The marrow thieves
Dimaline, Cherie
Paper Book
Winner of the 2017 Governor General's Literary Award (Young People's Literature - Text) Winner of the 2017 Kirkus PrizeWinner of the 2018 Sunburst Award Winner of the 2018 Amy Mathers Teen Book Award Winner of the 2018 Burt Award for First Nations, Inuit...
The summer of bitter and sweet
Ferguson, Jenny
Paper Book
Extensive ARC distribution via Big Mouth mailings and giveaways at major institutional conferences Teens' Top 10/YALSA ARE mailing to 15 teen reading groups across the country Advertising in key school & library media Update Heartdrum educator guide ...
Walking in two worlds
Kinew, Wab
Paper Book
Bugz is a shy Indigenous teen who faces the stresses of teenage angst and life on the Rez. But in the virtual world, her alter ego is not just confident but dominant in a massive multiplayer video game universe. Feng is a teen boy who has been sent from China to live with his aunt, a doctor on the...
#NotYourPrincess : voices of Native American women
Charleyboy, Lisa
Paper Book
Native Women demand to be heard in this stunning anthology. Whether looking back to a troubled past or welcoming a hopeful future, the powerful voices of Indigenous women across North America resound in this book. In the same style as the best-selling Dreaming in Indian, #Not...
Surviving the city
Spillett, Tasha
Paper Book
Miikwan and Dez are best friends. Miikwan is Anishinaabe; Dez is Inninew. Together, the teens navigate the challenges of growing up in an urban landscape--they're so close, they even completed their Berry Fast together. However, when Dez's grandmother becomes too sick, Dez is told she can't stay...
Four faces of the moon
Strong, Amanda
Paper Book
"Four Faces of the Moon is a visually stunning story of Métis life, love and belonging. A rich, beautiful and immersive reading experience that shouldn't be missed." --Leanne Betasamosake Simpson, author of Noopiming: The Cure For White Ladies "This is magnificent storytelling. This is...

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