Picture books with modern Native, American Indian, Indigenous, Alaska Native, First Nations, Métis, & Inuit families from Multcolib KidsLike this list

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• Let's Go!

  Haw Êkwa!

  Flett, Julie,

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  A young boy yearns to skateboard, and a surprise from his mom helps make those dreams happen. Author and illustrator Julie Flett, Cree-Métis.

• Who Am I?

  Buchholtz, Julie,

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  A child and mother explore how they are connected to the natural world through all seasons, woven through nature's tapestry. Author Julie Buchholtz, Bays Mills Tribe of Chippewa Indians

• A Letter for Bob

  Rogers, Kim,

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  A young girl writes a love letter to the family car that has taken them on so many adventures. Author Kim Rogers, enrolled member of Wichita and Affiliated Tribes; illustrator Jonathan Nelson, Navajo Kiiyaa'áanii (Towering House Clan) and Naakai…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Grandma's Tipi

  a Present-day Lakota Story

  Nelson, S. D.,

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  Two cousins learn more about Lakota traditions during a summer visit with their extended family,. Author/illustrator S.D. Nelson, Standing Rock Sioux.

• nipakosêyimon

  I Hope

  Gray Smith, Monique, 1968-

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  A grownup tells a much beloved child all of the hopes they have for them about loving, learning, and knowing they are special. Author Monique Gray Smith, Cree and Lakota; illustrator Gabrielle Grimard. Translated into Cree by Dolores Greyeyes Sand.

• Mashkiki Road

  the Seven Grandfather Teachings

  Barrett, Elizabeth S.,

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  On a trip through the woods to find plant medicine for their grandma, three siblings meet a series of animals representing seven different lessons to live a good life. Author Elizabeth S. Barrett, Red Lake Ojibwe; illustrator Jonathan Thunder, Red…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Phoenix Gets Greater

  Wilson-Trudeau, Marty,

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  Phoenix learns about being Two Spirit and loving who he is. Authors Marty Wilson-Trudeau and Phoenix Wilson, Anishinaabe; illustrator Megan Kyak-Monteith, Inuit.

• We All Play

  Kimêtawânaw

  Flett, Julie,

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  As children play and move like animals, they celebrate the interconnectedness of all creatures. Includes Cree phrases; based on the Cree teaching of wahkohtowin, interconnectedness and play. Author/illustrator Julie Flett, Cree-Métis.

• 47,000 Beads

  Adeyoha, Koja,

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  Peyton loves to dance at pow wow, but when she shares her discomfort with wearing a dress, Auntie Eyota asks some friends for help to get Peyton what she needs. Author Koja Adeyoha, Oglala Lakota, two-spirit.

• Raven, Rabbit, Deer

  Holler, Sue Farrell, 1962-

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  A shared winter walk adventure in the snow with Grandfather teaches a young child many things including the Ojibwemowin and English words for the animals they see. Illustrator Jennifer Faria, Chippewas of Rama First Nation.

• Little Moar and the Moon

  Akulukjuk, Roselynn,

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  Thanks to the creepily smiling face he sees in the moon, Moar always tries to be home before the it comes out at night. But when an afternoon of play and chores goes too long, he faces his fear. Author Roselynn Akulukjuk, Inuit.

• The First Blade of Sweetgrass

  a Native American Story

  Greenlaw, Suzanne,

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  When her grandmother takes her to pick sweetgrass for the first time, Musqon learns the tradition of leaving the first blade of grass so that she never picks the last blade of grass. Authors Suzanne Greenlaw, Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians, and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Josie Dances

  Lajimodiere, Denise K.,

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  A young girl prepares for her first powwow with help from her family. Author Denise K. Lajimodiere, Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa; illustrator Angela Erdrich, Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa. Includes Ojibwe glossary.

• The Range Eternal

  Erdrich, Louise,

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  A fire-burning stove carries good memories of cold nights, hot meals, and family closeness. Author Louise Erdrich, Turtle Mountain Ban of Chippewa.

• May We Have Enough to Share

  Van Camp, Richard,

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  This gentle board book celebrates love and community, featuring photos of Indigenous families by Indigenous photographers.

• Swift Fox All Along

  Thomas, Rebecca (Poet),

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  A young girl is nervous about meeting her father's extended family for the first time. Author Rebecca Thomas, Mi'kmaw; illustrator Maya McKibbin, Ojibwe, Yoeme, and Irish.

• Stand Like a Cedar

  Campbell, Nicola I.,

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  Author Nicola I. Campbell, Nłe7kepmx, Syilx and Métis; illustrator Carrielynn Victor, Stó:lö, Coast Salish & Mixed Western European Heritage

• I Sang You Down From the Stars

  Spillett, Tasha, 1988-

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  Author Tasha Spillett-Sumner, Inniniwak; illustrator Michaela Goade, Tlingit and Haida.

• Mii Maanda Ezhi-gkendmaanh

  Niibing, Dgwaagig, Bboong, Mnookmig Dbaadjigaade Maanpii Mzin'igning

  Luby, Brittany,

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  A grandmother and granddaughter take a walk, sharing their favorite parts of each season. Bilingual Anishinaabemowin and English. Author Brittany Luby, of Anishinaabe descent; illustrator Joshua Mangeshig Pawis-Steckley, Wasauksing First Nation,…Read moreRead more of this annotation