Indigenous and Native American Books: Grades K-2Like this list

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• What's in a Bead?

  Borgford, Kelsey,

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  In this Cree story, Tessa wants to learn how to bead from her grandmother, but first she must learn about the many stories in each bead.

• What Your Ribbon Skirt Means to Me

  Deb Haaland's Historic Inauguration

  Bunten, Alexis C.,

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  Pia and her family gather around the TV on March 18, 2021, to witness Deb Haaland become the first Native American to serve as a United States cabinet secretary.

• Biindigen!

  Amik Says Welcome

  Cooper, Nancy, 1967-

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  A group of animals gives thanks to the hardworking beavers that help them survive in the forest.

• Heart Berry Bling

  Dupuis, Jenny Kay,

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  As they bead together, Maggie and Granny talk about Granny's life journey and connection to her Anishinaabe culture.

• The Secret Pocket

  Janicki, Peggy,

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  This gorgeously illustrated picture book is based on a true story about a group of girls at a residential school who sewed secret pockets into their clothes to hide food.

• Grandma's Tipi

  a Present-day Lakota Story

  Nelson, S. D.,

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  This intergenerational story features third-grader Clara, who spends her first summer away visiting family at the Standing Rock Reservation. The tipi is the center of life, joy, and inspiration for them.

• Auntie's Rez Surprise

  O'Watch, Heather,

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  When Auntie comes for a visit, she has a surprise in her bag from the rez for Cree. Includes some Cree words.

• The Song That Called Them Home

  Robertson, David, 1977-

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  When her brother is pulled under the water by a legendary Memekwesewak, a young girl must follow him and bring him back home safely.

• A Letter for Bob

  Rogers, Kim,

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  In this lovely picture book, Katie writes a letter to Bob, the family car, who has taken them to everyday places like school and lacrosse tournaments and to special places like Indian Hills Powwow, Yellowstone, and Oklahoma State Fair. Bob has been…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Just Like Grandma

  Rogers, Kim,

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  Becca adores her grandma and wants to be just like her, but in one of the fun ways they spend time together, grandma wants to be just like Becca.

• Contenders

  Two Native Baseball Players, One World Series

  Sorell, Traci,

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  The press reported "Indian against Indian" when two Native American professional baseball players played against each other for the first time in the 1911 World Series. Charles Bender, pitcher with the Philadelphia As, faced off against John Meyers,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• We Are Still Here!

  Native American Truths Everyone Should Know

  Sorell, Traci,

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  In this fascinating and informative nonfiction book, 12 Native American kids address the challenges and victories in Native American history.

• Finding My Dance

  Thundercloud, Ria,

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  A memoir of this amazing dancer's life, from her first powwow circle at age four, through her international career as a professional dancer, to the birth of her first child.

• Runs With the Stars

  Whitecrow, Darcy,

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  While waiting for a foal to be born, a grandfather tells his grandchild about the small but mighty Ojibwe horses that used to run wild in Canada.

• Phoenix Gets Greater

  Wilson-Trudeau, Marty,

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  Phoenix loves to dance and play with dolls and doesn't quite fit in with the other kids. With the support of his mom and brother, he learns about Two Spirit/Niizh Manidoowag people and how special they are in his culture.