Native American Heritage Month
Celebrate Native American Heritage Month by learning about the history and culture of indigenous peoples of North America. Master the words on our topical vocabulary lists, learn essential language from historical documents, and peruse our literature lists to enhance your understanding of indigenous authors.
CeremonyTayo is a World War II veteran and former prisoner of war who struggles to find peace when he returns to the Laguna Pueblo Reservation.
Code TalkerBased on the true story of Navajo code talkers, this novel recounts the exploits of Ned Begay, a sixteen-year-old Navajo soldier in World War II. Ned's language skills prove to be invaluable as the Americans work to send secret messages to help them in their fight.
An Indigenous Peoples' History of the United StatesFor Young PeopleThis award-winning book traces the history of indigenous peoples before, during, and after the founding of the United States of America.
The Birchbark HouseThis award-winning novel follows a year in the life of a young Ojibwa girl named Omakayas.
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time IndianArnold Spirit, Jr., a young cartoonist who lives on the Spokane Indian reservation, decides to transfer to a school in which he will be the only American Indian student.
The Marrow ThievesIn this dystopian novel, indigenous people of North America are hunted by sinister Recruiters who hope to harvest the bone marrow that allows them to dream.
In the Footsteps of Crazy HorseJimmy McClean takes a road trip with his grandfather and learns about his Lakota heritage.
AppleSkin to the CoreIn this memoir, Gansworth explores his experiences growing up on a Native American reservation.
Love MedicineThis award-winning novels traces the lives of several Native American families over six decades.
I Can Make This PromiseA twelve-year-old girl searches for the truth about her family's Native American heritage.
Hearts UnbrokenLouise Wolfe, a Native American teen, gets caught up in controversy (and an unexpected romance) when she and other school newspaper reporters pursue a big story.
ElatsoeEllie, a Native American girl with supernatural powers, attempts to solve a family member's murder.
The BraveCollin, struggling with OCD and frequent bullying, moves in with with his mother, who lives on a Native American reservation.
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