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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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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
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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
Ancestor Approved: Intertribal Stories for Kids
Cynthia Leitich Smith
Families from many nations gather at a Michigan powwow to celebrate their shared heritage and honor their ancestors thro
Ages 8–12
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
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
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
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
