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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)
Picture Books
(16)
Middle Grade
(13)
Poetry
(13)
Graphic Novels
(13)
Early Readers
(6)
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
The Year of Miss Agnes
Kirkpatrick Hill
Life in an Alaskan Athabascan village changes forever when a new teacher named Miss Agnes arrives in 1948.
Ages 8–12
My Name Is Seepeetza
Shirley Sterling
The private diary of a young Native American girl reveals the daily realities and emotional struggles of life at a 1950s
Ages 9–13
Crazy Horse's Vision
Joseph Bruchac
Experience the beautifully illustrated journey of a young Lakota boy who looks for spiritual guidance to lead his people
Ages 6–10
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Jim Thorpe's Bright Path
Joseph Bruchac
Vivid acrylic paintings illustrate the journey of a Native American boy whose childhood education paved the way for his
Ages 6–10
Wilma Mankiller
Linda Lowery
Wilma Mankiller returns to the Oklahoma hills of her childhood to lead her people and champion Native American civil rig
Ages 7–10
Go and Come Back
Joan Abelove
Alicia observes two visiting anthropologists with humor and skepticism as they try to understand her village life deep i
Ages 12–17
Saga of the Sioux: An Adaptation of Dee Brown's Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee
Dwight Jon Zimmerman
This historical account explores the devastating impact of nineteenth-century American expansion on the cultures and liv
Ages 12–18
Goodnight World Animals of the Native Northwest
Kylie Ward
For the parent looking to soothe their little one while introducing the majestic wildlife and vibrant artistic tradition
Ages 0–3
Tashka the Warrior Dog: A Story About Overcoming Fears
Judith C. Sower
A grandfather uses the Choctaw legend of a brave warrior dog to help his grandson find courage, blending cultural histor
Ages 4–8
Counting Coup: Becoming a Crow Chief on the Reservation and Beyond
Joseph Medicine Crow, Herman J. Viola
For the child seeking to understand how traditional heritage and modern duty can coexist, this memoir explores the path
Ages 10–15
Everything You Wanted to Know About Indians But Were Afraid to Ask
Anton Treuer
An Ojibwe scholar shares a frank, funny, and personal look at the most common questions people have about Indigenous his
Ages 12–18
Weird Rules to Follow
Kim Spencer
In a coastal fishing town, Mia and Lara navigate a deep middle school friendship while facing the unspoken social divide
Ages 9–12
The Curse of the Raven Mocker
Marly Youmans
Invisible spirits known as Raven Mockers fly through the night to steal the hearts of the sick in this exploration of ha
Ages 12–18
Bring Back the Deer
Jeffrey Prusski
A boy ventures into the frozen winter woods to hunt for his family, encountering the spirits of the wolf and the deer in
Ages 6–10
In the Footsteps of Crazy Horse
Joseph Marshall III
Follow the life of the legendary Oglala Lakota war leader who fought to preserve his people's way of life through famous
Ages 8–12
One Real American: The Life of Ely S. Parker, Seneca Sachem and Civil War General
Joseph Bruchac
Born a Seneca Sachem, Ely S. Parker became a bilingual engineer, a Civil War general, and a key bridge between the U.S.
Ages 10–14
At the Mountain's Base
Traci Sorell
For the child feeling the quiet ache of missing someone far away, this lyrical story celebrates the bond of a Native Ame
Ages 4–8
Thunder Rolling in the Mountains
Scott O'Dell, Elizabeth Hall
For the child grappling with the weight of injustice or the pain of forced change. This story explores staying true to y
Ages 10–14
Charleyboy Anthologies
Dreaming in Indian: Contemporary Native American Voices
Lisa Charleyboy, Mary Beth Leatherdale
Native contributors share vibrant visual art, poems, and interviews that define what it means to be Indigenous in North
Ages 12–18
The Night Rainbow
Barbara Juster Esbensen
Lyrical free verse and ancient legends reveal why the Northern Lights dance across the sky, accompanied by fascinating f
Ages 5–10
Sweetgrass Basket
Marlene Carvell
Two Mohawk sisters rely on their bond to survive the harsh conditions and cruelty of a Pennsylvania Indian boarding scho
Ages 10–14
The Prince and the Coyote
David Bowles
For the teen seeking a sense of purpose after profound loss, this epic journey follows a prince who must transform into
Ages 12–18
Navajo Long Walk
Joseph Bruchac
Deeply moving paintings and first-hand perspectives chronicle the 470-mile forced march of thousands of Navajos to a des
Ages 8–12
Rock Your Mocs
Laurel Goodluck
For children discovering the beauty of their own traditions or learning about others, this book celebrates the pride of
Ages 4–8
