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• The Ribbon Skirt

  a Graphic Novel

  Mukwa, Cameron,

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  Ten-year-old Anang wants to make a ribbon skirt, traditionally worn by girls in Anishinaabe culture, for an upcoming powwow. Identifying as two-spirit and nonbinary, Anang is unsure how others will react but is determined to follow their heart. They…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• My Little Ogichidaa

  An Indigenous Lullaby

  Poll, Willie,

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  The word Ogichidaa itself means warrior in Anishinaabemowin, and this beautifully illustrated book is a tribute to Indigenous families everywhere who are proudly raising their children to carry forward their culture, language, and love with…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• A Flock of Gulls, a Chorus of Frogs

  Vickers, Roy Henry, 1946-

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  Have fun learning the names for animal groups of the West Coast with a sturdy board book featuring the illustrations of Indigenous artist Roy Henry Vickers. Bright blocks of color and tactile embossed pages bring the natural world of the wild West…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Hummingbird

  Aamo-Binashee

  Leason, Jennifer,

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  In this dual-language picture book in English and Anishinaabemowin, a girl is chased by Windigo, who preys on her fear and loneliness. The ancestors send a hummingbird her way to guide her through and teach her love and resilience.

• Daughter of the Light-footed People

  the Story of Indigenous Marathon Champion Lorena Ramirez

  Medina, Belen,

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  From the copper canyons of Mexico her swift footsteps echo. Clip clap, clip clap. Experience a 60-mile run with indigenous athlete Lorena Ramirez, who captured the world's attention when she won an ultramarathon in Mexico wearing a skirt and rubber…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Fierce Aunties!

  Goodluck, Laurel,

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  Who do you go to for advice and support? Or when you want an adventure and a little extra courage? Or when you need to find that warrior spirit inside you? Fierce aunties!

• Dad, Is It Time to Gather Mint?

  Celebrating the Seasons

  Legault Taylor, Tyna,

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  Joshua and his dad gather mint from the shores of Animbiigoo Zaagi'igan Anishinaabek (Lake Nipigon First Nation) in northeastern Ontario. But when will that be? It's not when the leaves are changing color. It's not when the snow falls from the sky.…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• On Powwow Day

  Sorell, Traci,

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  Celebrating Native heritage for our littlest ones. Powwow day is full of colors, sounds, and things to count - one to ten!

• Aloha Everything

  George, Kaylin Melia,

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  When a young girl begins to dance hula -- a storytelling dance form that carries the knowledge, history, and stories of the Hawaiian people -- she comes to understand the true meaning of aloha.

• Being Home

  Sorell, Traci,

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  On a day filled with anticipation, a young Cherokee girl bids farewell to her familiar city life and documents the changing landscape through drawings as her family moves to their ancestral land and embraces their new home.

• Raven Squawk, Orca Squeak

  Vickers, Roy Henry, 1946-

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  With bright and bold illustrations by celebrated Indigenous artist Roy Henry Vickers, this sturdy board book introduces iconic sounds of the West Coast and supports the language development of babies and toddlers.

• Forever Our Home

  Kakike Kikinaw

  Simpson, Tonya,

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  Written in both Plains Cree and English, this lullaby is a celebration and tribute to the wildlife, landscape, and homeland of the Plains.

• Lei and the Fire Goddess

  Maunakea, Malia,

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  While in Hawaii visiting her grandmother, 12-year-old Anna Leilani Kama'ehu angers Pele, the fire goddess. To save her friends, family, and the island itself, Anna must undo the curse by embracing all of who she is

• Indigenous Ingenuity

  a Celebration of Traditional North American Knowledge

  Havrelock, Deidre,

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  Corn. Chocolate. Fishing hooks. Boats that float. Recorded history and folklore. Lifesaving disinfectant. Forest-fire management. Our lives would be unrecognizable without these and countless other scientific discoveries and technological inventions…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Grandma's Tipi

  a Present-day Lakota Story

  Nelson, S. D,

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  While visiting her grandma’s reservation, Clara and her cousin are given the tipi that has been handed down through generations, which teaches them how to live in the great Circle of Life.

• Rock Your Mocs

  Goodluck, Laurel,

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  Children from a variety of Native Nations show off their moccasins and celebrate their shoes' histories and significance.

• My Powerful Hair

  Lindstrom, Carole, 1964-

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  A young girl looks forward to growing her hair long as a way to honor her family's history and Indigenous identity.

• Remember

  Harjo, Joy,

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  The poignant picture book adaptation of the U.S. Poet Laureate's iconic poem urges readers to pay close attention to who they are, the world they were born into and how everyone on Earth is connected.

• Tapwe and the Magic Hat

  Sainte-Marie, Buffy,

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  Tâpwê can't wait to spend a week with his cousins on the other side of the reserve--especially since his Kokum has given him the most amazing gift. His new Magic Hat has bluebirds and grass snakes that come to life! He's so excited to see what…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Snoozing Sun

  Knight, JohnTom,

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  It's nearly nighttime, but the sun won't set in Xus National Park! Kodi, Summer, and Eddy Skycedar go to Spirit Park to discover why, and learn an important lesson about what it really means to be a hero