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Indigenous Cultures Poetry
Explore poetry books about indigenous cultures for children.
13 books
In My Mother's House
Ann Nolan Clark
A young Tewa boy shares the rhythmic beauty of his people’s communal spirit, from the work they do together to the homes
Ages 5–9
Thirteen Moons on Turtle's Back
Joseph Bruchac, Jonathan London
For the child curious about the rhythms of nature and the stories behind the changing seasons, as told through the indig
Ages 4–10
Verla Kay's Historical Stories
Broken Feather
Verla Kay
A young girl named Broken Feather witnesses the transformation of the Nez Percé way of life as newcomers arrive and fore
Ages 6–10
Under the Southern Cross
Frané Lessac
Bats flit over outdoor movies and mysterious orbs glow in the outback as families gather under the Australian night sky.
Ages 4–8
Anpao: An American Indian Odyssey
Jamake Highwater
Follow a young boy's epic journey to manhood through a tapestry of traditional North American Indian legends woven into
Ages 12–18
Marcia Sewall's American History #2
People of the Breaking Day
Marcia Sewall
The rhythmic traditions and spiritual beliefs of the Wampanoag people come to life through poetic language and vivid sto
Ages 6–10
Apple: Skin to the Core
Eric Gansworth
Verse and imagery collide in this powerful reclamation of identity, tracing the legacy of government boarding schools an
Ages 14–18
The Dog Who Walked with God
Michael J. Rosen
In a dark and watery world, the Creator searches for a companion before bringing the familiar sights and sounds of our e
Ages 5–9
Hiawatha
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
For the child who feels a deep connection to the outdoors, this rhythmic classic captures the magic of a young boy disco
Ages 5–9
The Earth Under Sky Bear's Feet
Joseph Bruchac
Look down at the world through the eyes of the Big Dipper in these twelve traditional stories from various North America
Ages 6–10
We the People
Bobbi Katz
Voices from across American history come alive in sixty-five original poems that capture the people and moments that def
Ages 8–13
Celebrating America
Laura Whipple
Voices from many backgrounds, including folk poets and tribal leaders, come together to tell the vibrant story of Americ
Ages 7–12
The Gift Outright: America to Her Poets
Helen Plotz
For students and teens looking to connect with the heart of the American story through the diverse, powerful voices of p
Ages 12–18
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Chapter Books
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Young Adult
(38)
Picture Books
(16)
Middle Grade
(13)
Graphic Novels
(13)
Early Readers
(6)
Indigenous Cultures by Age Group
Indigenous Cultures Books for Ages 0–3
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Indigenous Cultures Books for Ages 12–18
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Indigenous Cultures Books for Ages 4–7
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Indigenous Cultures Books for Ages 8–11
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