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The Children’s Library has many bibliographies of recommended library materials about indigenous peoples of the United States and Canada. Most of the books on the lists were written by Native people; tribal affiliations are in parenthesis after names. The following bibliographies are updated periodically, and since our collection is large, contain only a selection of the many excellent books in the Native American Research Collection.  Please e-mail childrenslibrary@mptn-nsn.gov or call 860-396-6899 for additional subject bibliographies.




Selected Picture Books (PDF)
These are mostly picture books suitable for reading aloud to younger children although they are interesting and informative for all ages.

Selected Books for 3rd through 5th Grade (PDF)
There are many great books on this list which can be read and enjoyed by all ages.
Selected Books for 5th through 8th Grade (PDF)
These titles are for middle school students, however they are also good for reading aloud in classrooms.
Selected Series About Native Americans (PDF)
There are several good sets of books about different Tribal Nations, including the excellent We Are Still Here: Native Americans Today series from Lerner Publications.

Selected Materials for Librarians and Educators (PDF)

This list of materials in the Education Collection helps with ideas for activities, projects, and lesson plans about American Indians.  Useful for gaining understanding and knowledge, these materials are about American Indian histories, cultures, literature, and education and include information on stereotypes and critical evaluations of materials.


Selected Reference Materials (PDF)
There are not many recommended reference books for younger students; this list mostly contains materials for older students and adults.

Selected Materials about Native American Thanksgivings (PDF)
Native people give thanks and celebrate many seasonal thanksgivings during the year.  Materials from picture books to videos are listed in this bibliography.

Selected Web Sites (PDF)
A list of some of web sites useful for students and educators, including Cyber Storybook by Deborah Duvall (Cherokee) and Murv Jacob (Cherokee).
Selected American Indian Literature for Young Adults (PDF)
Books for Grade 9 and up; some with mature content, but also humor and honesty.
Index of Children's Library Article File (PDF)
This document contains citations of articles about Native American children’s literature and education, of interest to educators, librarians and researchers. Articles are located in the Children’s Library. 19 pages long and growing.
"I" is for Inclusion (PDF)

Revised and updated bibliography of the influential "I" is Not for Indian 1991 work, retitled to reflect the more visible presence of Native writers and literature today.





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