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Indigenous Cultures
Indigenous Cultures
Indigenous Cultures Books for Kids – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
1,317 books about indigenous cultures
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One Real American: The Life of Ely S. Parker, Seneca Sachem and Civil War General
Joseph Bruchac
Born a Seneca Sachem, Ely S. Parker became a bilingual engineer, a Civil War general, and a key bridge between the U.S.
Ages 10–14
At the Mountain's Base
Traci Sorell
For the child feeling the quiet ache of missing someone far away, this lyrical story celebrates the bond of a Native Ame
Ages 4–8
Thunder Rolling in the Mountains
Scott O'Dell, Elizabeth Hall
For the child grappling with the weight of injustice or the pain of forced change. This story explores staying true to y
Ages 10–14
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Charleyboy Anthologies
Dreaming in Indian: Contemporary Native American Voices
Lisa Charleyboy, Mary Beth Leatherdale
Native contributors share vibrant visual art, poems, and interviews that define what it means to be Indigenous in North
Ages 12–18
The Night Rainbow
Barbara Juster Esbensen
Lyrical free verse and ancient legends reveal why the Northern Lights dance across the sky, accompanied by fascinating f
Ages 5–10
Sweetgrass Basket
Marlene Carvell
Two Mohawk sisters rely on their bond to survive the harsh conditions and cruelty of a Pennsylvania Indian boarding scho
Ages 10–14
The Prince and the Coyote
David Bowles
For the teen seeking a sense of purpose after profound loss, this epic journey follows a prince who must transform into
Ages 12–18
Navajo Long Walk: The Tragic Story of a Proud People's Forced March from Their Homeland
Joseph Bruchac
Deeply moving paintings and first-hand perspectives chronicle the 470-mile forced march of thousands of Navajos to a des
Ages 8–12
Rock Your Mocs
Laurel Goodluck
For children discovering the beauty of their own traditions or learning about others, this book celebrates the pride of
Ages 4–8
The Abduction
Mette Newth
Stolen from her home in Greenland, a young girl faces a harsh clash of cultures when she is brought to eighteenth-centur
Ages 13–18
Moonstick: The Seasons of the Sioux
Eve Bunting
For the child curious about the rhythms of the natural world and the way different cultures honor the passing of time th
Ages 4–8
Native American Creation Stories of Family and Friendship
Teresa Pijoan
For families seeking to understand how shared history and traditional wisdom can strengthen the bonds of friendship and
Ages 8–14
Saga of the Sioux
Dwight Jon Zimmerman
The history of the American West is recounted through the eyes of Indigenous peoples facing the devastating impact of fo
Ages 12–18
Painting the Wild Frontier: The Art and Adventures of George Catlin
Susanna Reich
Travel across the 1830s American West through the eyes of an artist dedicated to capturing the faces and lives of the Pl
Ages 8–12
Borders
Thomas King
For the child questioning why rules don't always respect who they are. This graphic novel explores standing firm in your
Ages 10–18
Owl's Song, The
Janet Campbell Hale
For the child grappling with the weight of tradition while finding their own path, this story explores the bridge betwee
Ages 10–14
Blackfeet Stories
Running Eagle
James Willard Schultz
For the young person looking for a role model who defies expectations, this story follows a girl's journey to becoming a
Ages 12–18
Indigenous Peoples' Day
Katrina M. Phillips
The second Monday in October is a time for song, dance, and food as communities gather to honor the vibrant histories an
Ages 4–8
We All Count: A Book of Cree Numbers
Julie Flett
For the family looking to weave indigenous culture and counting into their daily routine, this peaceful book introduces
Ages 0–5
The Lizard and the Sun / La Lagartija y el Sol
Alma Flor Ada
The world falls into darkness when the sun disappears, leaving a determined little lizard to journey through the Aztec e
Ages 4–8
Jingle Dancer
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 4–8
Baby Professor
The Aztecs' Many Gods
Baby Professor
The most fascinating thing you'll learn is how Aztec rituals and beliefs were often misrepresented by explorers to justi
Ages 6–10
The Vampire's Beautiful Daughter
S. P. Somtow
Johnny is struggling to balance his Lakota heritage with a new school until he meets Rebecca, a girl who understands bei
Ages 10–14
Spirit of the Cimarron #2
Sierra
Kathleen Duey
Separated from her herd by a disaster, a young filly must survive the harsh elements and decide if she can accept a new
Ages 8–12
