Fiction and Graphic Novels for Kids during Native American Heritage MonthLike this list

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• The Barren Grounds

  Robertson, David, 1977-

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  *Available in multiple formats* A portal fantasy where two kids find their way to another reality and a land called Misewa. Will they be able to help save the people of Misewa from starvation?

• Borders

  King, Thomas, 1943-

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  Before the modern borders between the USA and Canada indigenous tribes lived "on the border." Follow this story about a family living in two worlds.

• The Ghost Collector

  Mills, Allison

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  Grief and loss cause Shelly to stop helping ghost transition from this world to the next. Will she be able to accept the loss of her mother and help the sprites once again?

• The Woman in the Woods and Other North American Stories

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  This beautifully illustrated graphic novels brings new life to old fork tales.

• Healer of the Water Monster

  Young, Brian (Brian Lee)

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  *Available in multiple formats* A mix a mythology and fantasy, this book weaves a tale of Navajo stories, courage and love for family.

• Giju's Gift

  Mitchell, Brandon

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  Mali's hair clip was stolen by a "little person" and she just wants it back. follow along as Mali and Puug go on an adventure to get it back and stay on step in front of the giant that's chasing them.

• In the Footsteps of Crazy Horse

  Marshall, Joseph, 1945-

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  *Available in multiple formats* Growing up white and Lakota Jimmy didn't know much about his Lakota heritage. Learn along with Jimmy as he discovers the stories and histories of the Lakota people.

• Noisemakers

  25 Women Who Raised Their Voices & Changed the World : a Graphic Collection From Kazoo

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  This Inspiring graphic novel has indigenous and non- indigenous women that we can all look up to.

• Ancestor Approved

  Intertribal Stories for Kids

  Smith, Cynthia Leitich

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  *Available in multiple formats* A collection of stories for kids by Native authors. This book has it all Native joy, a strong sense of community, hope for the future and love of family.

• Super Space Weekend

  Adventures in Astronomy

  Alméras, Gaëlle,

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  Spending the weekend camping with friends is always fun! Add in staying in a tree house observatory and you have a recipe for amazing galactic discoveries!

• How I Became a Ghost

  a Choctaw Trail of Tears Story

  Tingle, Tim

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  A historical fiction with a slight supernatural flair to it. You won't be able to put down this book filled with pain, humor and love.

• Two Tribes

  Bowen Cohen, Emily

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  Being a mixed race person can be hard. Where do you fit it? Join Mia as she tries figure out where she belongs.

• Indian No More

  McManis, Charlene Willing, 1953-2018

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  *Available in multiple formats* This book is about breaking stereotypes and finding your own identity. Even when everything is scary and new Regina still has her family to lean on for support.

• Putuguq & Kublu and the Attack of the Amautalik!

  Akulukjuk, Roselynn,

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  Having fun learning about Inuit mythology through the zany adventures of Putuguq & Kublu.

• I Can Make This Promise

  Day, Christine, 1993-

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  *Available in multiple formats* Being adopted can be hard. Being adopted by family of a different race can leave kids feeling out of place and alone. This book dives into the reality of finding your identity as child of adoption.

• The Birchbark House

  Erdrich, Louise

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  *Available in multiple formats* If you loved Little House on the Prairie you will love The Birchbark House. Award winning author Louise Erdrich gives us the same historical time period but seen thought the eyes of a 7 year old Ojibwa girl.

• Rabbit Chase

  LaPensée, Elizabeth

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  An Alice in Wonderland meets Anishinaabe coming of age story.

• Hidden Roots

  Bruchac, Joseph, 1942-

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  This book is a good way to introduce, explain the Americas treatment of indigenous people and how it has had lasting effects.