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Written by Carole Lindstrom
Illustrated by Michaela Goade
New York: Roaring Brook Press, 2020. Picture Book.

"Water is the first medicine. It affects and connects us all....When a black snake threatens to destroy the Earth and poison her people's water, one young water protector takes a stand to defend Earth's most sacred resource. Inspired by the many indigenous-led movements across North America, this bold and lyrical picture book issues an urgent rallying cry to safeguard the Earth's water from harm and corruption."--Editor


Written by Deirdre Havrelock
Illustrated by Aly McKnight
New York: Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2024. Picture Book.

A young indigenous girl's family helps calm her nervous butterflies before her first Jingle Dress Dance and reminds her why she dances. --Editor

Written by Laurel Goodluck
Illustrated by Jonathan Nelson
Watertown, MA: Charlesbridge, 2022. Picture Book.

Amanda and Kara are cousins and best friends in an intertribal Native American family; but Kara's family leaves the city and moves back to the Rez, making both girls sad--but the summer reunion reminds them that they will always be cousins. --Editor

By Kim Rogers
New York: Heartdrum, 2024. Biography.

A biographical picture book about Clarence Tinker, a member of the Osage Nation, who endured abuse growing up at the hands of a boarding school and went on to serve in the United States Air Force in World War II. --Publisher

Written by Traci Sorell
Illustrated by Arigon Starr
New York: Kokila, 2023. Informational.

The true story of John Meyers and Charles Bender, who in 1911 became the first two Native American pro baseball players to face off in a World Series, teaches important lessons about resilience, doing what you love in the face of injustice, and the fight for Native American representation in sports. --Publisher

Written by Sage Speidel
Illustrated by Leah Dorion
Toronto: Red Deer Press, 2023. Picture Book.

A mother shares Lakota cultural experiences with her daughter, introducing her to waci (dance) as a way to celebrate life. Wacipi (powwow), where dancing occurs, is a setting for Indigenous song, dance, regalia, food and crafts. A warm, family story for all ages, Waci! Dance! visually embraces the joy of being together and caring for each other. -- Publisher

Written by Deirdre Havrelock
Illustrated by Aphelandra
New York; Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2024. Biography.

Whenever young Carol sang along to her family's music, her heart felt light and full of joy. Learning from her grandfather, Moshum, Carol listened closely to the drums' hearbeat until one day, Moshum made her a drum of her very own. As Carol grew up, she passed down her songs to her children, grandchildren, and many women in her community, just as Moshum taught her-even as women and children became increasingly excluded from sitting at the drum. Despite those who disapproved, she formed her own drumming group called Chubby Cree. Today, Carol and her group share their music. The Heartbeat Drum is a radiant celebration of preserving Indigenous traditions, finding your voice and speaking out. --Publisher


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