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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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9–12
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Amazona
Canizales
Stark red and black art follows an Indigenous woman returning to the Colombian rainforest to mourn her daughter and conf
Ages 14–18
Heartbeat Drum, The: The Story of Carol Powder, Cree Drummer and Activist
Deidre Havrelock
Cree elder Carol Powder defies tradition to become a drummer, sharing her powerful songs and activism with a new generat
Ages 4–8
Ghost Hands: A Story Inspired by Patagonia's Cave of the Hands
T. A. Barron
A young hunter named Auki must protect his people's sacred painter from a puma to prove he is ready to join the men in t
Ages 5–9
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Arctic Adventures: Tales From the Lives of Inuit Artists
Raquel Rivera
Learn how four modern Inuit artists draw inspiration from the vast Arctic landscape and its wildlife to create world-ren
Ages 8–12
Sequoyah: The Cherokee Man Who Gave His People Writing
James Rumford
Sequoyah revolutionized Cherokee culture by creating a brand new writing system, allowing his people to share their stor
Ages 6–10
Bears Make Rock Soup
Lise Erdrich
Gentle watercolor illustrations pair with stories about the sacred bond between Indigenous peoples and animals like bear
Ages 5–10
Elves of the Arctic #2
Elves of the Arctic 2
S. J. Woodward
A community of elves and mysterious species fight to coexist and survive on a primitive, two-mooned planet.
Ages 10–16
It's My State!
Iowa
David C. King
For the curious student researching a state report or wanting to learn about life in the Heartland, from the Great River
Ages 8–13
It's My State!
Nebraska
Doug Sanders
For the student assigned a state report who needs reliable facts, clear maps, and a deep dive into the Cornhusker State'
Ages 8–13
It's My State!
Arkansas
David C. King
Meet the people and explore the landscape of Arkansas in this clear introduction to the state's unique history, governme
Ages 9–12
Twilight #3
Eclipse
Stephenie Meyer
As revenge-seeking vampires converge on Seattle, Bella must choose between her intense love for Edward and her deep bond
Ages 13–18
Surfer of the Century: The Life of Duke Kahanamoku
Ellie Crowe
Five-time Olympic champion Duke Kahanamoku rides the waves in this vibrant biography of the man who introduced surfing t
Ages 6–10
Magnolia Flower
Zora Neale Hurston, Ibram X. Kendi
Magnolia Flower, a girl with a vibrant spirit, must choose between her father's rules and her own heart as she embarks o
Ages 4–8
The Princess and the Warrior
Duncan Tonatiuh
For the child learning about the power of loyalty and the stories written in the stars, this Mexican legend explores lov
Ages 4–9
Where the Broken Heart Still Beats: The Story of Cynthia Ann Parker
Carolyn Meyer
A chief's wife and mother is torn from her Comanche home and forced back into a white society that feels entirely foreig
Ages 10–14
Bombs Over Bikini
Connie Goldsmith
For the student grappling with the ethics of history, this account reveals the human and environmental cost of America's
Ages 12–18
Warriors in the Crossfire
Nancy Bo Flood
For the young reader processing the complexities of conflicting loyalties and the heavy reality of living through histor
Ages 10–14
Trouble's Daughter: The Story of Susanna Hutchinson, Indian Captive
Katherine Kirkpatrick
Captured by the Lenape after a tragic massacre, nine-year-old Susanna must find her place in a new culture that eventual
Ages 10–14
The Ugly One
Leanne Statland Ellis
For the child who feels defined by their physical differences and is searching for inner strength and a sense of belongi
Ages 8–12
Shining On
Paula Morris
For the teenager navigating the complexities of identity and belonging in a modern world, these stories offer a mirror t
Ages 13–18
Little Owl Indian
Hetty Burlingame Beatty
For the child discovering their own strength through nature and responsibility. A young boy's love for his forest home i
Ages 4–8
A Constellation of Minor Bears
Jen Ferguson
For the teenager navigating the complex trail of grief and family change after a sibling's life-altering injury. A raw l
Ages 14–18
A Vivi Hartman Mystery #2
Death on Sacred Ground
Harriet K. Feder
Vivi Hartman and her rabbi father travel to a Seneca reservation for a funeral, only to find themselves untangling rumor
Ages 12–17
Tallchief: America's Prima Ballerina
Maria Tallchief, Rosemary Wells
Experience the world-spanning journey of a legendary dancer who rose from the Imperial Russian Ballet to become the icon
Ages 4–9
