For Native American Heritage Month

Learn about and celebrate our Native peoples with your family!

The Gift of the Great Buffalo by Carole Lindstrom
This stunningly illustrated Native story by bestselling author Carole Lindstrom gives an authentic account of life on the prairie, as a young Métis-Ojibwe girl determined to help her family hunt buffalo, sets out on her own and saves the day.

On Powwow Day by Traci Sorell
This eye-catching, interactive board book is sure to keep toddlers engaged. Count one through ten as you make your way through the day of the powwow, looking for colors, family members, jingle dresses, musical instruments, and tribal citizens in this introduction to a traditional Native event.

Aaniin: I See Your Light by Dawn Quigley
Using the Ojibwe Seven Grandfather Teachings, this picture book by acclaimed author Dawn Quigley (Ojibwe) and debut Diné (Navajo) artist Nanibah Chacon introduces universal values for living with loving recognition of a child’s own inner goodness.

First Laugh: Welcome, Baby! by Rose Ann Tahe
In Navajo families, the first person to make a new baby laugh hosts the child’s First Laugh Ceremony. Who will earn the honor in this story? Includes information about other cultural ceremonies that welcome new babies and children.

The Heartbeat Drum: The Story of Carol Powder, Cree Drummer and Activist by Deidre Havrelock
Despite those who disapproved, Carol formed her own drumming group called Chubby Cree. Today, Carol and her group share their music to advocate at climate events, to honor residential school survivors, and to spread healing for anyone who needs it. Powerfully written and joyfully illustrated, this book is a radiant celebration of preserving Indigenous traditions, finding your voice, and speaking out.

Eagle Drums by Nasuġraq Rainey Hopson
In preparation for winter, a skilled young hunter embarks on a perilous journey up the mountain to gather obsidian, where he encounters the fearsome eagle god Savik and is presented with a life-altering choice.