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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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A Boy Named Beckoning
Gina Capaldi
For the child exploring their identity or learning about the strength of the human spirit. A moving journey of resilienc
Ages 7–12
When the Legends Die
Hal Borland
For the young person caught between different worlds and seeking a way to honor their roots while finding their own path
Ages 12–18
My Amazing Toddler Behavioral Series
I Am Kind. I Do Not Bully!
Suzanne T. Christian
For the teenager navigating the complex feelings of leaving home to pursue a better education while staying true to thei
Ages 13–18
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Native American History for Kids
Karen Bush Gibson
For the curious child who wants to look beyond the myths and learn the real, diverse histories of Indigenous peoples thr
Ages 9–12
Green Was My Forest
Edna Iturralde
For children discovering that our planet's diversity is worth protecting. These stories connect young readers to the liv
Ages 8–12
On the Trapline
David A. Robertson
For the child curious about their family roots or connecting with a grandparent's history through a meaningful journey i
Ages 4–8
My Little Black Girl
Octavia L Stockton
Junior is a budding cartoonist who leaves his school on the Spokane Indian Reservation to attend an all-white high schoo
Ages 13–18
The Island-Below-the-Star #2
Dog-of-the-Sea-Waves
James Rumford
Landing on the untouched shores of Hawaii, young Manu finds his fear of the new island transformed by a special bond wit
Ages 5–10
Rain Is Not My Indian Name
Cynthia Leitich Smith
After the loss of her best friend, fourteen-year-old Rain uses her camera lens to slowly find her way back to her family
Ages 10–14
Bobby the Bully
Mendon Cottage Books
For the teenager navigating the complexities of belonging to two different worlds and finding the courage to pursue thei
Ages 13–18
Sootface
Robert D. San Souci
For children who feel overlooked or treated unfairly by others, this Ojibwa retelling of Cinderella emphasizes that true
Ages 5–10
Between Earth & Sky
Joseph Bruchac
A young boy listens to his uncle's ancient stories to understand how every living creature and stone in the natural worl
Ages 5–10
Baby Professor
Native American Art
Baby Professor
For the curious child discovering how art and ceremony connect to history and community. Explore the rich traditions of
Ages 7–12
Julie of the Wolves
Nutik, the Wolf Pup
Jean Craighead George
For the child who needs help understanding that loving someone sometimes means letting them go, even when it hurts.
Ages 4–8
What Was It Like? Life of Native Americans During the Westward Movement
Baby Professor
For the student curious about how the expansion of the United States changed the lives, homes, and traditions of the peo
Ages 7–10
Aleutian Sparrow
Karen Hesse
An Aleut girl witnesses the forced relocation of her people during World War II in this moving story told through sequen
Ages 10–14
Brave as a Mountain Lion
Ann Herbert Scott
Spider dreads the upcoming school spelling bee, but the wisdom of his Shoshone family helps him find the inner strength
Ages 5–9
Baby Professor
Let's Make a Trade!
Baby Professor
For the curious learner interested in how leaders shape our world. This biography introduces children to the inspiring j
Ages 7–10
We All Play
Julie Flett
For the child who loves to wiggle and jump, this rhythmic celebration shows how every creature in nature shares the same
Ages 0–6
How the Loon Lost her Voice
Anne Cameron
For the child learning that true bravery often means giving up something precious for the sake of others and the greater
Ages 5–10
Step into Reading
The Trail of Tears
Joseph Bruchac
Follow the 1,200-mile journey of the Cherokee people as they fought for their land and were forced into a new settlement
Ages 6–9
Who Were the Zuni People?
Baby Professor
For the curious child wanting to learn about the history, traditions, and vibrant culture of the Zuni people in the Amer
Ages 7–11
Kapaemahu
Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu, Dean Hamer, Joe Wilson
For children exploring what it means to be more than one thing, this legend celebrates the beauty of diverse spirits and
Ages 4–10
Skeleton Man #1
Skeleton Man
Joseph Bruchac
After her parents vanish, Molly is left with a creepy stranger who never eats and dreams of a skeletal figure that might
Ages 9–13
