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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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Great Circle, The
Neil Philip
For children beginning to ask about their family history and the difficult journeys of their ancestors. This book explor
Ages 9–13
Young Native Activist
Aslan Tudor
For the young person looking to understand their place in the world and how to speak up for what is right.
Ages 8–12
Children of Native America Today
Arlene Hirschfelder, Yvonne Wakim Dennis
Trace a chronological journey of Native American firsts, from tribal leaders to individuals who shaped the culture and h
Ages 8–12
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Surviving the City #1
Surviving the City
Tasha Spillett
When Dez disappears to avoid a group home, Miikwan must lean on her community to find her friend and face the pain of he
Ages 12–18
The Birchbark House #1
The Birchbark House
Louise Erdrich
Omakayas, a young Ojibwa girl, experiences the rhythms of island life on Lake Superior in 1847. This story centers indig
Ages 8–12
The Girl Who Helped Thunder and Other Native American Folktales
Stefano Vitale
Stunning turquoise and earth-toned art brings to life Indigenous legends of trickster rabbits, buffalo protectors, and t
Ages 7–12
Native American Night Before Christmas
Gary Robinson
For children connecting with their heritage during the holidays, this lyrical retelling of a classic poem centers Indige
Ages 4–10
A Kid's Guide to Native American History
Arlene Hirschfelder, Yvonne Wakim Dennis
Make Iroquois corn husk dolls and play Washoe stone jacks while learning about the diverse cultures and histories of Nat
Ages 7–12
Encounter
Jane Yolen
For the child questioning why things are changing or feeling a sense of unease about new people who don't seem to listen
Ages 7–12
Home to Medicine Mountain
Chiori Santiago
Two brothers sent to a rigid boarding school far from home rebel against their surroundings and hop a train to find thei
Ages 6–10
The Unbreakable Code
Sara Hoagland Hunter
For the child feeling nervous about a big move or starting a new chapter away from home, this story offers strength thro
Ages 6–10
Sitting Bull Remembers
Ann Turner
For the child grappling with the idea that some traditions and ways of life change over time, and for those learning abo
Ages 6–10
Apple: Skin to the Core
Eric Gansworth
Verse and memory collide in this exploration of Onondaga identity, the legacy of residential schools, and the weight of
Ages 12–18
Blackfeet Stories
With the Indians in the Rockies
James Willard Schultz
Experience the rugged life of a fur trader and explorer living among the Blackfeet tribe in this historical account of t
Ages 10–14
#Notyourprincess
Lisa Charleyboy, Mary Beth Leatherdale
The powerful voices of Indigenous women break through stereotypes in this bold collection of art, poetry, and essays abo
Ages 12–18
A Picture Book Biography
A Picture Book of Sacagawea
David A. Adler
From her capture as a young girl to her vital role guiding Lewis and Clark to the Pacific, Sacagawea serves as a symbol
Ages 5–9
The Second Chance of Benjamin Waterfalls
James Bird
For the child who needs a second chance and a fresh start. This moving story follows a boy rediscovering his heritage an
Ages 8–12
Redbone: The True Story of a Native American Rock Band
Christian Staebler, Sonia Paoloni
Brothers Pat and Lolly Vegas took the Sunset Strip by storm, blending rock and roll with Native American pride as they r
Ages 12–18
Chooch #1
Chooch Helped
Andrea L. Rogers
Sissy tries to practice Cherokee traditions, but her toddler brother Chooch keeps getting in the way with his well-inten
Ages 4–8
Arrow to the Sun: A Pueblo Indian Tale
Gerald McDermott
A young boy must brave four terrifying ceremonial chambers of snakes, bees, and lightning to find his father in this vib
Ages 4–9
The Beaded Moccasins: The Story of Mary Campbell
Lynda Durrant
Captured by Delaware Indians on her twelfth birthday, Mary Campbell must learn to survive and find her place within a co
Ages 10–14
Hurricane Dancers
Margarita Engle
Award-winning verse reflects the beauty of nature and Cuban heritage through the rhythmic and soulful voice of a Young P
Ages 12–18
Spiritual Biographies for Young People
Black Elk: Native American Man of Spirit
Maura D. Shaw
For the child curious about the spirit of the natural world and the wisdom of indigenous cultures. Explore the life and
Ages 6–12
My First Book of Sports
My First Book of Basketball
Sports Illustrated Kids
Junior is a budding cartoonist leaving his reservation to attend an all-white high school. His diary captures the strugg
Ages 13–18
