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Indigenous Cultures
Indigenous Cultures
Indigenous Cultures Books for Kids – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
1,257 books about indigenous cultures
By format:
Chapter Books
(510)
Young Adult
(38)
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(16)
Middle Grade
(13)
Poetry
(13)
Graphic Novels
(13)
Early Readers
(6)
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3–5
6–8
9–12
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Sang Spell
Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
Grieving the loss of his mother, Josh wanders into a mysterious mountain community that forces him to face his deepest d
Ages 12–17
Corpse Talk
Ground-breaking Rebels
Adam Murphy
For the child who asks why the world is the way it is, this hilarious graphic novel introduces history's boldest rule-br
Ages 8–12
The Middle of Nowhere
Geraldine McCaughrean
Comity escapes her lonely life at an Australian telegraph station by writing letters full of colorful lies, until a hars
Ages 10–14
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The World's Wildest Waters
Catherine Barr
Journey to 20 of the most incredible aquatic environments on Earth to meet the creatures that live there and the people
Ages 7–10
The Power of Style: How Fashion and Beauty Are Being Used to Reclaim Cultures
Christian Allaire
Stunning photography reveals how marginalized communities use hair, makeup, and clothing to honor their heritage and cha
Ages 12–18
Winter Shadows
Margaret Buffie
A contemporary teenager begins to see glimpses of a girl from 1856 who once lived in her very same house.
Ages 12–16
The Outlaws of Sherwood Street #2
Giving to the Poor
Peter Abrahams
Robbie and his friends wield a magical charm to defend a sacred Canarsee Indian burial ground from greedy urban develope
Ages 10–14
Tituba
William Miller
Experience the true history of Tituba, an enslaved indigenous woman who became one of the first people accused during th
Ages 6–10
Photographic: The Life of Graciela Iturbide
Isabel Quintero
Powerful black and white images tell the story of a Mexicana photography icon who captured the soul of different culture
Ages 12–18
Hula Lullaby
Erin Eitter Kono
Rhythmic waves and the soft sights of Hawaii set the scene as a young girl finds comfort and sleep in her mother's lap.
Ages 0–4
The Mask That Sang
Susan Currie
Inheriting a grandmother's house brings more than just a roof over Cass's head when she finds a singing mask that reveal
Ages 8–12
What Your Ribbon Skirt Means to Me: Deb Haaland's Historic Inauguration
Alexis Bunten
A young girl watches with pride as Secretary Deb Haaland makes history, celebrating the beauty of urban Indigenous commu
Ages 4–8
The Things She's Seen
Ambelin Kwaymullina, Ezekiel Kwaymullina
Fifteen-year-old Beth is a ghost, but she still has work to do as she helps her grieving father solve a mysterious fire
Ages 14–18
Mystic Horse
Paul Goble
A weak and sickly horse holds a mysterious secret that could save an entire tribe if one young boy has the faith to care
Ages 5–9
First Laugh: Welcome, Baby!
Rose Ann Tahe
The whole family is waiting with anticipation to hear the very first giggle of a new baby during a traditional Navajo Fi
Ages 2–5
We Are Grateful/Otsaliheliga
Traci Sorell
For families looking to cultivate a daily practice of gratitude while exploring the vibrant traditions and resilient his
Ages 3–8
An Algonquian Year: The Year According to the Full Moon
Michael McCurdy
Follow the full moons through a year in the life of Northeast Native American tribes, illustrated with detailed scratchb
Ages 7–11
Our Island
Alison Lester, The Children of Gununa
For the child who thrives in the fresh air, this lyrical celebration of island life and indigenous culture fosters a dee
Ages 2–7
Mother Earth #4
Fuego, Fueguito / Fire, Little Fire
Jorge Tetl Argueta
Feel the warmth of the flickering flames through poetic verses written in Spanish, English, and Nahuatl, paired with viv
Ages 4–8
Early World Civilizations
Baby Professor
For the child who dreams of uncovering hidden worlds and longs for a grand, old-fashioned journey into the unknown.
Ages 10–15
Crazy Horse: Great Warrior of the Sioux
Shannon Garst
Witness the transformation of a light-skinned Oglala Sioux boy named Has-ka into the legendary warrior who united his pe
Ages 10–14
Nimoshom and His Bus
Penny M. Thomas
Every ride on Nimoshom’s school bus is a chance to learn something new as he shares Cree words and stories with the chil
Ages 4–8
The Frog Princess: A Tlingit Legend from Alaska
Eric A. Kimmel
A beautiful Tlingit princess turns away all human suitors, choosing instead a mysterious husband from the world beneath
Ages 5–9
They Dance in the Sky: Native American Star Myths
Jean Guard Monroe, Ray A. Williamson
For the curious child who looks at the stars and wonders about the stories they hold. This collection bridges astronomy
Ages 10–15
