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Indigenous Cultures
Indigenous Cultures
Indigenous Cultures Books for Kids – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
1,257 books about indigenous cultures
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Toypurina: Japchivit Leader, Medicine Woman, Tongva Rebel
Cheyenne M. Stone, Glenda Armand
In 1785, a powerful medicine woman stood up against mistreatment at the San Gabriel mission. Follow Toypurina’s defiant
Ages 7–11
Keepunumuk: Weeâchumun's Thanksgiving Story
Danielle Greendeer, Anthony Perry, Alexis Bunten
A Wampanoag grandmother shares the story of how the forest spirits and her ancestors helped the Pilgrims survive their f
Ages 3–7
Whale Snow
Debby Dahl Edwardson
Soft watercolors illuminate the spiritual bond between an Iñupiaq boy and the bowhead whale as his community gathers for
Ages 4–8
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Agua, Agüita / Water, Little Water
Jorge Tetl Argueta
A tiny water droplet journeys through the clouds and earth in this poetic, trilingual exploration of the natural cycle i
Ages 4–8
Contenders: Two Native Baseball Players, One World Series
Traci Sorell
Two incredible Native American athletes make history as they face off in the 1911 World Series despite the racism of the
Ages 6–10
My Lady Pocahontas
Kathleen V. Kudlinski
Pocahontas and her friend Neetah witness their world transform as the arrival of Jamestown colonists forces two cultures
Ages 8–12
The Queen of Water
Laura Resau, María Virginia Farinango
Taken from her home at age seven to be an indentured servant, a Quechua girl in Ecuador fights to remember her roots and
Ages 12–18
Sharuko: El Arqueólogo Peruano / Peruvian Archaeologist
Monica Brown
Learn how an indigenous boy overcame massive hurdles to uncover the lost history and architectural secrets of his Incan
Ages 6–10
Determined to Stay: Palestinian Youth Fight for Their Village
Jody Sokolower
For teens grappling with global news, this book shares first-hand accounts of Palestinian youth protecting their homes a
Ages 12–18
Hiawatha and the Peacemaker
Robbie Robertson
A Mohawk warrior travels across the nations to share a powerful message of unity and end the cycle of violence in the 14
Ages 6–10
Minik's Story
Jennifer Owings Dewey
A young Inuit girl fights for her place in the world as she survives a freezing environment and navigates the pressures
Ages 8–12
Kunwinjku Counting Book, A
Gabriel Maralngurra, Felicity Wright
Count from one to ten through stunning illustrations inspired by ancient West Australian rock art and the native animals
Ages 3–8
Napí Goes to the Mountain
Antonio Ramírez
Vivid watercolors illustrate a dream-like quest as two children in Mexico travel toward the mountains to find their miss
Ages 5–9
Siuluk The Last Tuniq
Nadia Sammurtok
Siuluk is the last of a tribe of giants and a quiet loner, but he must find a way to prove his legendary strength to the
Ages 6–9
The Powwow Thief
Joseph Bruchac
Twin siblings Marie and Jamie turn into detectives at the powwow when their grandmother’s precious beaded necklace goes
Ages 6–9
This Place
Kateri Akiwenzie-Damm, Sonny Assu, Brandon Mitchell
For teens and young adults seeking to understand the deep, often untold history of Indigenous people in Canada through p
Ages 12–18
Minegoo Mniku
Sandra L. Dodge
Vivid watercolors and Mi'kmaq quilt patterns illustrate the traditional creation story of Prince Edward Island in this b
Ages 6–10
Alice Yazzie's Year
Ramona Maher
Poetic reflections and impressionistic art capture the quiet dreams and daily rhythm of an eleven-year-old Navajo girl.
Ages 9–13
The Reluctant Storyteller #1
Reluctant Storyteller
Art Coulson
Contemporary Cherokee life meets traditional folklore in this collection that blends storytelling with facts about the C
Ages 6–10
Sharing Our Truths: Tapwe
Henry Beaver
A journey to the Northwest Territories brings Cree culture to life through a family visit with grandparents and vivid ph
Ages 8–12
The Spirit of Denendeh #1
A Blanket of Butterflies
Richard Van Camp
Shinobu embarks on a journey to the Dene Nation in Canada to track down his grandfather's lost samurai sword and armor.
Ages 10–15
Kindred Spirits/Shilombish Ittibachvffa
Leslie Stall Widener
In 1847, the Choctaw Nation sent aid to help the people of Ireland, beginning a powerful legacy of global generosity and
Ages 6–10
Danny Blackgoat #1
Rugged Road to Freedom
Tim Tingle
Escaping a Civil War prison camp is only the first step for seventeen-year-old Danny as he fights to rescue his family f
Ages 11–16
A Puppy Named Gih
Sara Machetanz
Meet Gih, the most energetic pup in a litter of Alaskan sled dogs, as he learns the commands and hard work required to l
Ages 4–8
