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• Finding My Dance

  Thundercloud, Ria,

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  Dancing is an important part of indigenous culture. Read how Ria navigates dancing in both the classical world of ballet and the traditional world of Powwows.

• Turtle Island

  the Story of North America's First People

  Yellowhorn, Eldon, 1956-

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  Learn how indigenous people lived before white setters came to American, and how it changed after.

• The People Shall Continue

  Ortiz, Simon J., 1941-

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  This story tells of how indigenous people are trying to live in their homeland even as everything has changed from what their ancestors knew.

• Powwow

  a Celebration Through Song and Dance

  Pheasant-Neganigwane, Karen,

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  A guide to help understand the indigenous celebration of Powwows.

• Contenders

  Two Native Baseball Players, One World Series

  Sorell, Traci

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  For the first time in 1911 two Native American baseball players face off in World Series! This true story tells a tale of perseverance and representation in baseball.

• Hiawatha and the Peacemaker

  Robertson, Robbie

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  *Available in multiple formats* Revenge seems like a good path when someone has wronged you, but this story helps you understand the power of peace and unity.

• Classified

  the Secret Career of Mary Golda Ross, Cherokee Aerospace Engineer

  Sorell, Traci

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  *Available in multiple formats* This biography of Mary Golda Ross will inspire young kids no matter your background you can achieve anything you set your mind to.

• Tallchief

  America's Prima Ballerina

  Tallchief, Maria,

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  This biography tells the story of Maria Tallchief's life from growing up on the Osage reservation to making it in the world as a ballerina.

• Wilma's Way Home

  the Life of Wilma Mankiller

  Rappaport, Doreen,

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  A picture book biography of the life of Wilma Mankiller the first woman principle chief of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma.

• Shaped by Her Hands

  Potter Maria Martinez

  Freeman, Anna Harber,

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  Renowned potter Maria Martinez learned the art of making pots from her aunt. With her skills she invented a new way to fire the clay that would make her work known around the world. The story of her love of her culture and sharing really bring this…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Bright Path

  Young Jim Thorpe

  Brown, Don, 1949-

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  No matter where you come from or the hardships you have had to deal with you can still do great things. Nobody embodies this more the Jim Thorpe. Read this book and be inspired by a young Jim overcoming all the odds to break records and make his own…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Chester Nez and the Unbreakable Code

  a Navajo Code Talker's Story

  Bruchac, Joseph, 1942-

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  A great introductory for kids into the history of the Navajo Code Talkers and how they helped the allies win WW2.

• Louis Sockalexis

  Native American Baseball Pioneer

  Wise, Bill, 1958-

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  Louis Sockalexis was the first Native American to play major league baseball. When faced with discrimination he showed courage and persistence.

• Living Ghosts & Mischievous Monsters

  Chilling American Indian Stories

  Jones, Dan SaSuWeh, 1951-

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  Spooky folk tales from indigenous culture that will leave you turning on your night light.