Indigenous books for grades K-3 from Multcolib Kids | Multnomah County Library

Fresh Voices of Alaska's Native Kids

by Brown, Tricia

Book - 2019

Kids from ten Alaska Native cultures share their days and how they connect with their culture. Kids from ten Alaska Native cultures share their days and how they connect with their culture. Show less

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Bowwow Powwow

Bagosenjige-niimi'idim

by Child, Brenda J.

Book - 2018

When Uncle and Windy Girl attend a powwow, Windy watches the dancers and listens to the singers. She eats tasty food and joins family and friends around t...Show more When Uncle and Windy Girl attend a powwow, Windy watches the dancers and listens to the singers. She eats tasty food and joins family and friends around the campfire. Later, Windy falls asleep under the stars. Uncle's stories inspire visions in her head: a bowwow powwow, where all the dancers are dogs. Author and illustrator: Red Lake Band of Ojibwe Show less

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Chooch Helped

by Rogers, Andrea L.

Book - 2024

No matter what Sissy's younger brother Chooch does -- even if he's messing something up! Which is basically all the time! -- their parents say he's just &...Show more No matter what Sissy's younger brother Chooch does -- even if he's messing something up! Which is basically all the time! -- their parents say he's just "helping." Sissy feels that Chooch can get away with anything, but gradually she comes to understand he learns by watching and she's one of his most important teachers. Author and illustrator: citizens of the Cherokee Nation Show less

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Sharice's Big Voice

A Native Kid Becomes A Congresswoman

by Davids, Sharice

Book - 2021

The story of Sharice Davids, member of the Ho-Chunk Tribe and one of the first Native American women elected to Congress and the first LGBTQ congressperson to represent Kansas. Illustrator: Anishibaabe, Wasauksing First Nation The story of Sharice Davids, member of the Ho-Chunk Tribe and one of the first Native American women elected to Congress and the first LGBTQ congressperson to represent Kansas. Illustrator: Anishibaabe, Wasauksing First Nation Show less

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Shaped by Her Hands

Potter Maria Martinez

by Freeman, Anna Harber

Book - 2021

The most renowned Native American Indian potter of her time, Maria Poveka Martinez learned pottery as a child under the guiding hands of her Ko-ōo, her au...Show more The most renowned Native American Indian potter of her time, Maria Poveka Martinez learned pottery as a child under the guiding hands of her Ko-ōo, her aunt. She grew up to discover a new firing technique that turned her pots black and shiny, and made them--and Maria--famous. Authors: descendent of Osage Nation and great-granddaughter of Maria Martinez. Illustrator: Oneida and Filipino descent Show less

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The Woman Who Married the Bear

by Katasse, Frank Henry Kaash

Book - 2017

In this ancient Tlingit story, a woman who has insulted the bears while out berry picking meets a bear in human form. They fall lin love and get married. ...Show more In this ancient Tlingit story, a woman who has insulted the bears while out berry picking meets a bear in human form. They fall lin love and get married. Soon, the woman's brothers come looking for her and the woman learns her husband is not what he appears to be. Author: Tlingit clan Tsaagweidí. Illustrator: Haida Show less

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Berry Song

by Goade, Michaela

Book - 2022

On an island at the edge of a wide, wild sea, a girl and her grandmother gather gifts from the earth. Author/illustrator: Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska, Kiks.ádi Clan (Raven/Frog) On an island at the edge of a wide, wild sea, a girl and her grandmother gather gifts from the earth. Author/illustrator: Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska, Kiks.ádi Clan (Raven/Frog) Show less

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All Around Us

by González, Xelena

Book - 2017

Finding circles everywhere, a grandfather and his granddaughter meditate on the cycles of life and nature. Author: Tap Pilam Coahuiltecan Nation Finding circles everywhere, a grandfather and his granddaughter meditate on the cycles of life and nature. Author: Tap Pilam Coahuiltecan Nation Show less

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Forever Cousins

by Goodluck, Laurel

Book - 2022

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...Show more 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. Author: Mandan, Hidatsa and Tsimshian. Illustrator: Diné Show less

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You Hold Me up

by Gray Smith, Monique

Book - 2017

A story about showing kindness, respect and support to each other. Author: Cree and Scottish. A story about showing kindness, respect and support to each other. Author: Cree and Scottish. Show less

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Mission to Space

by Herrington, John B. (John Bennett)

Book - 2016

Astronaut John Herrington shares his passion for space travel and his Chickasaw heritage as he tells readers about his astronaut training at NASA and his ...Show more Astronaut John Herrington shares his passion for space travel and his Chickasaw heritage as he tells readers about his astronaut training at NASA and his mission to the International Space Station. Includes an English-to-Chickasaw vocabulary list with space-related terms. Show less

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Go Show the World

A Celebration of Indigenous Heroes

by Kinew, Wab

Book - 2018

Tells the stories of diverse Indigenous heroes both historical and contemporary from the U.S. and Canada. Author: Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation. Tells the stories of diverse Indigenous heroes both historical and contemporary from the U.S. and Canada. Author: Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation. Show less

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Snoozing Sun

by Knight, JohnTom

Book - 2023

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. Author: Cherokee Nation 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. Author: Cherokee Nation Show less

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'Ohana Means Family

by Loomis, Ilima

Book - 2020

In this cumulative rhyme in the style of "The House That Jack Built," a family celebrates the land, elders, family, and kalo which is pounded into poi for the 'ohana's lūʻau. In this cumulative rhyme in the style of "The House That Jack Built," a family celebrates the land, elders, family, and kalo which is pounded into poi for the 'ohana's lūʻau. Show less

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Fry Bread

A Native American Family Story

by Maillard, Kevin Noble

Book - 2019

This book shares the connection of fry bread to different aspects of Indigenous life. Includes the author's family recipe. Author: Seminole Nation of Oklahoma This book shares the connection of fry bread to different aspects of Indigenous life. Includes the author's family recipe. Author: Seminole Nation of Oklahoma Show less

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The Water Lady

How Darlene Arviso Helps A Thirsty Navajo Nation

by McGinty, Alice B.

Book - 2021

Cody is worried when his family on a New Mexico Navajo reservation runs out of water, but Darlene Arviso, called "The Water Lady," is on the way...Show more Cody is worried when his family on a New Mexico Navajo reservation runs out of water, but Darlene Arviso, called "The Water Lady," is on the way with her tanker truck. Includes glossary of Navajo terms and notes about and from Arviso and life on a reservation. Illustrator: Diné (Navajo) Show less

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The Used-to-be Best Friend

by Quigley, Dawn

Book - 2021

Even though Jo Jo loves her #1 best friend Mimi (who is a cat), she's worried that she needs to figure out how to make more friends. Because Fern, her bes...Show more Even though Jo Jo loves her #1 best friend Mimi (who is a cat), she's worried that she needs to figure out how to make more friends. Because Fern, her best friend at school, may not want to be friends anymore." Author: Turtle Mountain Band of Ojibwe. Illustrator: Wolastoqey/French heritage Show less

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Herizon

by Vandever, Daniel W.

Book - 2021

A Diné girl helps her grandmother retrieve a flock of sheep with the help of a magical scarf. Author and illustrator: Diné A Diné girl helps her grandmother retrieve a flock of sheep with the help of a magical scarf. Author and illustrator: Diné Show less

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Kamik

An Inuit Puppy Story

by Uluadluak, Donald

Book - 2012

Inspired by the real-life recollections of an elder from Arviat, Nunavut, this book relates the traditional dog-rearing practices that prevailed when Inuit relied on dogs for transportation and survival. Author: Inuit Inspired by the real-life recollections of an elder from Arviat, Nunavut, this book relates the traditional dog-rearing practices that prevailed when Inuit relied on dogs for transportation and survival. Author: Inuit Show less

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If You Want to Visit A Sea Garden

by Weisman, Kay

Book - 2020

Created by Indigenous peoples to provide a reliable food source sea gardens, also known as clam gardens, have been found all along the Pacific northwest coast. Some of them are 2000 years old! Illustrator: First Nations' Tsimshian, Haida and Heiltsuk Created by Indigenous peoples to provide a reliable food source sea gardens, also known as clam gardens, have been found all along the Pacific northwest coast. Some of them are 2000 years old! Illustrator: First Nations' Tsimshian, Haida and Heiltsuk Show less

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My Powerful Hair

by Lindstrom, Carole

Book - 2023

After generations of short hair in her family, a little girl celebrates growing her hair long to connect to her culture and honor the strength and resilie...Show more After generations of short hair in her family, a little girl celebrates growing her hair long to connect to her culture and honor the strength and resilience of those who came before her. Author: Anishinabe/Métis, Turtle Mountain Band of Ojibwe Indians. Illustrator: Grand Ronde Confederated Tribes Show less

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What your Ribbon Skirt Means to Me

Deb Haaland's Historic Inauguration

by Bunten, Alexis

Book - 2023

It's a special day at the community center as Auntie Autumn gathers all the children around the TV to witness Secretary Deb Haaland in her ribbon skirt at...Show more It's a special day at the community center as Auntie Autumn gathers all the children around the TV to witness Secretary Deb Haaland in her ribbon skirt at the White House as she becomes the first Native American to serve as a cabinet secretary. Author: Aleut/Yup’ik. Illustrator: Diné (Navajo) of the Kiiyaa'áanii Clan Show less

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Ho'onani

Hula Warrior

by Gale, Heather (Children's author)

Book - 2019

When Ho'onani finds out that there will be a school performance of a traditional kane hula chant, she wants to be part of it. But can a girl really lead the all-male troupe? Ho'onani has to try. Based on a true story. When Ho'onani finds out that there will be a school performance of a traditional kane hula chant, she wants to be part of it. But can a girl really lead the all-male troupe? Ho'onani has to try. Based on a true story. Show less

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Why We Dance

A Story of Hope and Healing

by Havrelock, Deidre

Book - 2024

A young Indigenous girl's family helps calm her nervous butterflies before her first Jingle Dress Dance and reminds her why she dances. Author: member of ...Show more A young Indigenous girl's family helps calm her nervous butterflies before her first Jingle Dress Dance and reminds her why she dances. Author: member of the Saddle Lake Cree Nation (Alberta, Canada). Illustrator: enrolled member of the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes Show less

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When We Gather

(Ostadahlisiha) : A Cherokee Tribal Feast

by Rogers, Andrea L.

Book - 2024

"One Cherokee child celebrates the family tradition of gathering wild onions for a big community meal, a significant tradition among several southeas...Show more "One Cherokee child celebrates the family tradition of gathering wild onions for a big community meal, a significant tradition among several southeastern tribes." Author: citizen of the Cherokee Nation. Illustrator: member of the Chickasaw Nation Show less

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