Picture Books for Native American Heritage Month

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Amik Says Welcome

by Cooper, Nancy

Picture Book - 2023

A large family of beavers visit their cousins. Amik is excited to welcome his cousins — each of whom, per the backmatter, comes from a different Indigenous nation — but his younger sister, Nishiime, is nervous, wondering what they'll be like. A large family of beavers visit their cousins. Amik is excited to welcome his cousins — each of whom, per the backmatter, comes from a different Indigenous nation — but his younger sister, Nishiime, is nervous, wondering what they'll be like. Show less

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Heart Berry Bling

by Dupuis, Jenny Kay

Book - 2023

On a visit to her granny, Maggie is excited to begin her first-ever beading project: a pair of strawberry earrings. However, beading is much harder than s...Show more On a visit to her granny, Maggie is excited to begin her first-ever beading project: a pair of strawberry earrings. However, beading is much harder than she expected! As they work side by side, Granny shares how beading helped her stay connected to her Anishinaabe culture when she lost her Indian status because of who she married. Show less

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The Range Eternal

by Erdrich, Louise

Book - 2020

A young Native American girl who considers her family's wood-burning stove to be the heart of her home in the Turtle Mountains must adapt when it is replaced. A young Native American girl who considers her family's wood-burning stove to be the heart of her home in the Turtle Mountains must adapt when it is replaced. Show less

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Forever Cousins

by Goodluck, Laurel

Picture Book - 2022

Amanda and Kara are cousins and best friends in an intertribal Native American family; but Kara's family leaves the city and moves back to the Rez, making both girls sad — but the summer reunion reminds them that they will always be cousins. Amanda and Kara are cousins and best friends in an intertribal Native American family; but Kara's family leaves the city and moves back to the Rez, making both girls sad — but the summer reunion reminds them that they will always be cousins. Show less

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Remember

by Harjo, Joy

Book - 2023

US Poet Laureate Joy Harjo's iconic poem "Remember," illustrated by Caldecott Medalist Michaela Goade, invites young readers to pause and reflect on the wonder of the world around them, and to remember the importance of their place in it. US Poet Laureate Joy Harjo's iconic poem "Remember," illustrated by Caldecott Medalist Michaela Goade, invites young readers to pause and reflect on the wonder of the world around them, and to remember the importance of their place in it. Show less

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We Belong to the Drum

by Lamouche, Sandra

Book - 2023

Nikosis grew up going to powwows with his family, happily immersed in music, dance, and the sounds of the drum. But when he starts going to daycare, he do...Show more Nikosis grew up going to powwows with his family, happily immersed in music, dance, and the sounds of the drum. But when he starts going to daycare, he doesn't feel like he belongs. Nikosis cries every time his mother leaves him in the unfamiliar environment until, one day, she and the teachers use drums to help Nikosis find connection and comfort. Show less

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My Powerful Hair

by Lindstrom, Carole

Book - 2023

After generations of short hair in her family, a little girl celebrates growing her hair long to connect to her culture and honor the strength and resilience of those who came before her. After generations of short hair in her family, a little girl celebrates growing her hair long to connect to her culture and honor the strength and resilience of those who came before her. Show less

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Grandma's Tipi

A Present-day Lakota Story

by Nelson, S. D.

Picture Book - 2023

Clara spends her summer visiting her grandma and cousin on Standing Rock reservation, where Clara and her family set up the ancestral tipi and grow closer together as they tell stories, sing songs, and learn about their Lakota roots. Clara spends her summer visiting her grandma and cousin on Standing Rock reservation, where Clara and her family set up the ancestral tipi and grow closer together as they tell stories, sing songs, and learn about their Lakota roots. Show less

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The Song That Called Them Home

by Robertson, David

Book - 2023

On an ordinary summer day siblings Lauren and James go to the lake with Moshom, their grandfather. After the long journey, Moshom lies down for a nap. Hun...Show more On an ordinary summer day siblings Lauren and James go to the lake with Moshom, their grandfather. After the long journey, Moshom lies down for a nap. Hungry and impatient, the children decide to take their canoe out to fish. Suddenly, the boat tips over and James is taken away by the Memekwesewak or "little people." Lauren pursues them, swimming through "a watery pathway" to another world … Show less

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A Letter for Bob

by Rodgers, Kim

Book - 2023

Ever since the day Mom and Dad brought Bob home from the car dealership, Bob has been a part of Katie’s family, but after many miles, it’s time for the fa...Show more Ever since the day Mom and Dad brought Bob home from the car dealership, Bob has been a part of Katie’s family, but after many miles, it’s time for the family to say goodbye. This humorous and tender story about a beloved family car — and all the stories and love carried along for the ride — will appeal to every kid whose family has owned a special car! Show less

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In My Anaana's Amautik

by Sammurtok, Nadia

Book - 2019

Inuit author Nadia Sammurtok lovingly invites the reader into the “amautik” — the pouch in the back of a mother's parka used to carry a child — to experie...Show more Inuit author Nadia Sammurtok lovingly invites the reader into the “amautik” — the pouch in the back of a mother's parka used to carry a child — to experience everything through the eyes of the baby nestled inside, from the cloudlike softness of the pouch to the glistening sound of Anaana's laughter. Show less

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Finding My Dance

by Thundercloud, Ria

Book - 2022

In her debut picture book, professional Indigenous dancer Ria Thundercloud tells the true story of her path to dance and how it helped her take pride in her Native American heritage. In her debut picture book, professional Indigenous dancer Ria Thundercloud tells the true story of her path to dance and how it helped her take pride in her Native American heritage. Show less

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