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• Elatsoe

  Little Badger, Darcie, 1987-

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  Magic, monsters, and murder. . .anyone have another word that starts with "m"? When our main character Ellie's cousin is killed, it's up to her to get to the bottom of the tragedy—despite living in a small town with plenty of secrets. My two reading…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Walking in Two Worlds

  Kinew, Wab, 1981-

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  This realistic novel about a young Anishinaabe gamer has garnered great reviews. Publishers Weekly says it "gives readers a unique and moving portrait of young life—and the possibilities for gaming life—from a tribally specific corner of the world."…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Healer of the Water Monster

  Young, Brian (Brian Lee),

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  This was the first book I read out of Harper Collins's Heartdrum imprint, and it made such an impression that I've put all their books on my "to read" list! Nathan's quest to save a beast from his Navajo legend and to understand the unfamiliar (and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Ancestor Approved

  Intertribal Stories for Kids

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  Even though the subtitle includes "For Kids," this anthology is a celebration of Indigenous culture and family for any reader. I relished the different points of views, authors, issues, and traditions explored. If you hear anyone referring to Native…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Fire Keeper's Daughter

  Boulley, Angeline,

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  The story is told in the voice of a strong-willed, hockey-playing, chemistry-mixing, proud Ojibwe girl who goes undercover in her community to reveal the corruption and poison threatening her family and friends. Honestly, I rooted for her from page…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Marrow Thieves

  Dimaline, Cherie, 1975-

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  I loved this book both for the dystopian setting and its concentration on climate change, an issue that is increasingly urgent. Also, consider that Native and First Nation peoples have cared for our natural habitats before anyone else ever set foot…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Hearts Unbroken

  Smith, Cynthia Leitich,

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  Enough scary stories, please! I want some romance, and this looks perfect. What? There is also issue-driven drama centering about the school play? A strong Muscogee (Creek) protagonist bent on exposing racism in a small Kansas town and bashing…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Trickster

  Native American Tales : a Graphic Collection

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  In this anthology of perfectly crafted graphic stories, I relished becoming familiar with the many manifestations of "Trickster" in Native American tradition. While they are totally appropriate for tweens, I definitely picked up a bit of delicious…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Race to the Sun

  Roanhorse, Rebecca,

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  I cannot get enough of all the books published under Rick Riordan's imprint that celebrate Own Voices authors writing fantasy in their own cultures' myths and magic. This book drew me in immediately because of the breakneck pace, achingly relatable…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• An Indigenous Peoples' History of the United States for Young People

  Mendoza, Jean,

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  This book made me want to go back in time to my high-school American History class and slam it down on my teacher's desk. I felt empowered, responsible, and galvanized to make a difference. Only the tip of the iceberg, it's a powerful way to begin…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• I Can Make This Promise

  Day, Christine, 1993-

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  This book was written beautifully—words trip across the tongue and meaningful tension is woven into the structure of the sentences. It also opened my eyes to unknown truths about America's relationship with Native Americans and family separation. …Read moreRead more of this annotation