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Books by Cynthia Leitich Smith | Wonderlit

Books by Cynthia Leitich Smith

17 books · Ages 4–18

Known for the Tantalize and Feral series, Cynthia Leitich Smith writes picture books and middle grade and young adult for ages 4–18, alongside 8 standalone books, exploring themes of self-confidence & identity, being different, cultural identity.

Series

Tantalize

Eternal

Blessed

5 books · Ages 13–18

Feral Nights

Feral Pride

Standalone Books

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Hearts Unbroken

Cynthia Leitich Smith

Louise dumps her boyfriend after his offensive remarks, only to find herself reporting on a school musical controversy t

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Ancestor Approved: Intertribal Stories for Kids

Cynthia Leitich Smith

The sights, sounds, and rhythmic energy of an intertribal powwow come to life through sixteen interconnected stories and

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By Age Range

Indian Shoes

Jingle Dancer

The Vice Principal Problem

Ancestor Approved: Intertribal Stories for Kids

Ancestor Approved: Intertribal Stories for Kids

Common Themes

Self-Confidence & Identity Being Different Cultural Identity Celebrating Heritage Loneliness & Belonging Growing Up Love & Family Indigenous Cultures

Feral

2 books · Ages 12–18

Harvest House

Hearts Unbroken

1 book · Ages 12–18

The Vice Principal Problem

1 book · Ages 8–12

Ancestor Approved: Intertribal Stories for Kids

Cynthia Leitich Smith

Families from many nations gather at a Michigan powwow to celebrate their shared heritage and honor their ancestors thro

Ages 8–12

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Cynthia Leitich Smith

For the child navigating life between two worlds, this collection of stories celebrates the bond between a boy and his g

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Rain Is Not My Indian Name

Cynthia Leitich Smith

After the loss of her best friend, fourteen-year-old Rain uses her camera lens to slowly find her way back to her family

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On a Wing and a Tear

Cynthia Leitich Smith

A cross-country drive to the Great Ball Game between Birds and Mammals begins when Great-Grandfather Bat asks for help a

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Sisters of the Neversea

Cynthia Leitich Smith

Two stepsisters from different backgrounds must unite to save themselves and the Lost Boys in this modern reimagining of

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Cynthia Leitich Smith

Jenna visits her family and friends to gather singing tin jingles for her dress, piece by piece, so she can dance at the

Ages 12–18

15 books

Eternal

Tantalize

Diabolical

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