Historical Native American Children’s and YA Books: Nonfiction

This bibliography is drawn from books published between 1995 and 2020. While some award-winners and bestsellers are included, part of the goal is to feature underappreciated gems. SEE ALSO Ongoing Coverage of Native Books at CynsationsHome and Classroom Teaching: Native American Children’s Teens’ Books & Resources, and Native American Children’s and Young Adult Book Bibliographies and Educator Resources.

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Intro: Historical Native American Children’s and Young Adult Books

Authentic, accurate Native historical books are vital because of the quality and resonance of those narratives and because they have the power to help correct centuries of misrepresentation and harm.

That said, Native people have a past, a present and a future. Be sure to embrace Native contemporary and futuristic stories as well as those by Native/First Nations authors and illustrators in your collections and curriculum.

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Contemporary Native American Children’s Books: Chapter Books & Short Stories

This bibliography is largely drawn from books published between 1995 and 2021. While award-winners and bestsellers are included, part of the goal is to feature underappreciated gems. SEE ALSO Ongoing Coverage of Native Books at CynsationsHome and Classroom Teaching: Native American Children’s Teens’ Books & Resources, and Native American Children’s and Young Adult Book Bibliographies and Educator Resources.

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Contemporary Native American Children’s Books: Picture Books

This bibliography is largely drawn from books published between 1995 and 2020. While award-winners and bestsellers are included, part of the goal is to feature underappreciated gems. SEE ALSO Ongoing Coverage of Native Books at CynsationsHome and Classroom Teaching: Native American Children’s Teens’ Books & Resources, and Native American Children’s and Young Adult Book Bibliographies and Educator Resources.

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Contemporary Native American Middle Grade and Young Adult Books

This bibliography is drawn from books published between 1995 and 2021. While award-winners and bestsellers are included, part of the goal is to feature underappreciated gems. SEE ALSO Ongoing Coverage of Native Books at CynsationsHome and Classroom Teaching: Native American Children’s Teens’ Books & Resources, and Native American Children’s and Young Adult Book Bibliographies and Educator Resources.

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Intro: Contemporary Native American Children’s and Young Adult Books

Native people have a past, a present, and a future, all of which should be reflected in books for young readers.

Good news! Recently, we’ve seen encouraging growth in the number of high-quality children’s and young adult books centered on contemporary Native American Indian themes.

We hope you’ll read, enjoy and recommend them. We hope you’ll support and advocate for their inclusion in your schools,

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Native American Children’s and Young Adult Authors: Chapter Books, Short Stories and Plays

This bibliography is drawn from books published between 1995 and 2021. While some award-winners and bestsellers are included, part of the goal is to feature underappreciated gems. SEE ALSO Ongoing Coverage of Native Books at CynsationsHome and Classroom Teaching: Native American Children’s Teens’ Books & Resources, and Native American Children’s and Young Adult Book Bibliographies and Educator Resources.

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Native American Middle Grade and Young Adult Authors: Nonfiction

This bibliography is drawn from books published between 1995 and 2020. While some award-winners and bestsellers are included, part of the goal is to feature underappreciated gems. SEE ALSO Ongoing Coverage of Native Books at CynsationsHome and Classroom Teaching: Native American Children’s Teens’ Books & Resources, and Native American Children’s and Young Adult Book Bibliographies and Educator Resources.

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Native American Authors and Illustrators: Picture Books

This bibliography is drawn from books published between 1995 and 2020. While award-winners and bestsellers are included, part of the goal is to feature underappreciated gems. SEE ALSO Ongoing Coverage of Native Books at CynsationsHome and Classroom Teaching: Native American Children’s Teens’ Books & Resources, and Native American Children’s and Young Adult Book Bibliographies and Educator Resources.

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Native American Children’s and Young Adult Authors: Novels

This bibliography is drawn from books published between 1995 and 2020. While some award-winners and bestsellers are included, part of the goal is to feature underappreciated gems. SEE ALSO Ongoing Coverage of Native Books at CynsationsHome and Classroom Teaching: Native American Children’s Teens’ Books & Resources, and Native American Children’s and Young Adult Book Bibliographies and Educator Resources.

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