It's Native American Heritage Month in November! Let's celebrate it now and all year long with these selected books. Learn something you never knew before and find a new favorite.
In 1838 in the United States, nine-year-old Soft Rain and her family are demanded to leave their home and everything they've ever known. This story describes the heart-wrenching journey (The Trail of Tears) that many many Native Americans were forced to travel.
*Available to request from libraries outside of Worcester
*Cherokee
Also available on DVD
I Can Make This Promise by Christine Day
Even though Edie's grandparents are white, she knows that there's something about her family that's different. When she finds a box of photographs that feature a woman who looks just like her and has her name, she learns that she was right all along.
The Birchbark House by Louise Erdrich
Follow Omakayas ("Little Frog") and her pioneer family in 1847 as they survive hardships and prove the strength of courage and sticking together.
Also available in large type format
*Ojibwa
A grandmother teaches her granddaughter the intricacies involved in making a sweater.
Available to request from libraries outside of Worcester
*Cowichan
SkySisters written by Jan Bordeau Waboose and illustrated by Brian Deines
Two sisters witness the amazing phenomena of the SkySpirits.Available to request from libraries outside of Worcester
*Ojibway
Brother Eagle, Sister Sky written by Chief Seattle with paintings by Susan Jeffers
Chief Seattle shows his great love for our Earth and the role we must take on to protect it.
*Suquamish
We Are Water Protectors written by Carole Lindstrom and illustrated by Michaela Goade
Winner of the 2021 Caldecott Medal that expresses how crucial it is to take care of our planet.
Also available in eBook format
Rez Dogs by Joseph Bruchac
Malian and her family learn to survive Covid-19.
*Wabanaki
Soldier Sister, Fly Home written by Nancy Bo Flood and illustrated by Shonto Begay
When Tess' sister Gaby is deployed to Iraq she has to learn how to grow up without her.
Available from libraries outside of Worcester
*Navajo
Native Women of Courage by Kelly Fournel
Learn about the contributions of Native Women including:
-Sarah Winnemucca (Paiute) - First Native American woman to write and publish a book.
-Maria Tallchief (Osage) - Prima ballerina with the New York City Ballet.
-Mary Kim Titla (Apache) - First Native American television news reporter in Arizona
and more!
Available to request from libraries outside of Worcester
Red Bird Sings: The Story of Zitkala-Ša, Native American Author, Musician, and Activist adapted by Gina Capaldi and Q.L. Pearce and illustrated by Gina Capaldi
-Cynthia/Cara
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