This book pays tribute to Native women such as Ola Mildred “Millie” Rexroat, who have served, and continue to serve their country by going to war. One night after taking in all that the powwow has to offer, Windy falls asleep to the steady drumbeat, snuggled up with Itchy Boy, and dreams of jingle dancers, traditional dancers, a visiting drum group, and so much more-all of them with paws and tails, just like Itchy Boy! This is a joyful tale in celebration of the magic of the powwow.Īt the Mountain’s Base by Traci Sorell, illustrated by Weshoyot AlvitreĪt the mountain’s base, there is a Cherokee family living in a cabin, patiently weaving, singing, cooking, worrying, and waiting for the safe return of a relative serving as a pilot in the United States Armed Forces. Windy Girl loves to hear Uncle’s many vibrant stories while riding to the powwow with her dog Itchy Boy. Child, translate by Gordon Jourdain, illustrated by Jonathan Thunder A beautifully illustrated and heartwarming tale of tradition and family, with an author’s note about the origin and varying practices of jingle dancing at the end.īowwow Powwow by Brenda J.
Join Jenna as she collects all the jingles she needs on her journey to her first official jingle dance. The only problem is, Jenna doesn’t have enough jingles for her dress. Jenna daydreams about jingle dancing, a tradition that is shared by the women in her family, and can’t wait until she can dance at the next powwow.
Jingle Dancerby Cynthia Leitich Smith, illustrated by Cornelius Van Wright and Ying-Hwa Hu Set in the Nicola Valley of British Columbia, Yayah takes her grandchildren on an adventure in nature, teaching them to forage plants and mushrooms, and sharing her vast knowledge of the natural world. The author even includes his own recipe, so you can try it yourself!Ī Day with Yayah by Nicola I. Dive into this almost 150-year long tradition and its importance to Native American families of many different nations (Did you know there are about 573 federally recognized Native American tribes in the United States currently?). We are Water Protectors by Carole Lindstrom, illustrated by Michaela GoadeĪ powerful and poignant look at the Indigenous fight against the Dakota Access Pipeline, and the interconnectedness of all inhabitants of Mother Earth.įry Breadby Kevin Noble Maillard, illustrated by Juana Martinez-Nealįry bread might seem simple on the surface, but its history is not.
Learn about a year in the life of contemporary Cherokee family, and the ways in which they express gratitude throughout each season. We are Grateful: Otsaliheliga by Traci Sorell, illustrated by Frane Lessac Reese and Mendoza also adapted a book for adults by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz for a middle grade and young adult audience, called An Indigenous Peoples’ History of the United States for Young People, which chronicles the settlement of the “new world” from the perspective of Indigenous people, and highlights their resistance and resilience.įor more book recommendations, check out this book list from the American Indian Library Association, and the past and current winners of the American Indian Youth Literature Award.
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If you’re interested in learning more about how to interrogate children’s books that depict Indigenous and Native communities, I highly recommend American Indians in Children’s Literature, a blog run by Debbie Reese (Nambé Pueblo) and Jean Mendoza. Many traditional Thanksgiving-themed books contain harmful portrayals and stereotypes of Indigenous and Native communities, but these contemporary #OwnVoices selections are written and/or illustrated, and celebrated by the communities they represent. 11 Books to Read for National Native American Heritage Monthĭuring Native American Heritage Month, and all year long, one of my top priorities is to ensure that the depictions of Indigenous and Native people in the books I read and promote are authentic and accurate.
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