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She tries to remember who she is and where she came from, despite the efforts of the nuns who are in charge at the school and who tell her that she is - [Hiawatha and the Peacemaker](https://soohstorytime.com/books/hiawatha-and-the-peacemaker/) - The five Haudenosaunee (now more commonly referred to as the Iroquois) Nations are constantly warring with one another, fueled by the evil Chief Tadodaho. The Mohawk warrior Hiawatha, too, is consumed by grief and anger, but a Peacemaker appears and enlists him to assist in joining the tribes together under the Great Law. Hiawatha was - [Hearts Unbroken](https://soohstorytime.com/books/hearts-unbroken/) - When Louise Wolfe’s first real boyfriend mocks and disrespects Native people in front of her, she breaks things off and dumps him over e-mail. It’s her senior year, anyway, and she’d rather spend her time with her family and friends and working on the school newspaper. The editors pair her up with Joey Kairouz, the - [Grandmother Moon](https://soohstorytime.com/books/grandmother-moon/) - During her weekly car ride with her grandmother from the city to the reservation, a young Native girl ponders the moon that seems to follow them. Each week, she looks forward to listening to her grandmother's warm, soothing voice as she sings and tells stories. Tonight, her grandmother teaches her about Grandmother Moon, her significance, - [Grandma's Tipi: A Present-Day Lakota Story](https://soohstorytime.com/books/grandmas-tipi/) - Now that Clara is almost in third grade, she’s finally old enough to spend her first summer away from home visiting her grandma, Unci, and her cousin at their home in Standing Rock Reservation. To welcome her visit, Uncle Louie brings an extra-special surprise in his pickup truck: the tipi that’s been passed down through - [Go Show the World: A Celebration of Indigenous Heroes](https://soohstorytime.com/books/go-show-the-world/) - Celebrating the stories of Indigenous people throughout time, Wab Kinew has created a powerful rap song, the lyrics of which are the basis for the text in this beautiful picture book, illustrated by the acclaimed Joe Morse. Including figures such as Crazy Horse, Net-no-kwa, former NASA astronaut John Herrington and Canadian NHL goalie Carey Price, Go - [Giving Thanks: A Native American Good Morning Message](https://soohstorytime.com/books/giving-thanks/) - A traditional Iroquois celebration of the beauty and spirit of Mother Earth, as told by a contemporary Mohawk chief. For as long as anyone can remember, Mohawk parents have taught their children to start each day by giving thanks to Mother Earth. Also known as the Thanksgiving Address, this good morning message is based on - [Gaa-izhi-miinigoowizid a’aw Anishinaabe: What We Were Given as Anishinaabe](https://soohstorytime.com/books/gaa-izhi-miinigoowizid-aaw-anishinaabe-what-we-were-given-as-anishinaabe/) - A respected Ojibwe elder records the many traditions and ceremonies, from birth customs and dream catchers to fasting and first-kill feasts, practiced by Ojibwe children and their parents. The Ojibwe have many ways of marking important moments in an Ojibwe child’s life. Customs surrounding pregnancy and childbirth. Handling of a baby’s belly button. A child’s - [Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story](https://soohstorytime.com/books/fry-bread/) - Told in lively and powerful verse by debut author Kevin Noble Maillard, Fry Bread is an evocative depiction of a modern Native American family, vibrantly illustrated by Pura Belpre Award winner and Caldecott Honoree Juana Martinez-Neal. Fry bread is food. It is warm and delicious, piled high on a plate. Fry bread is time. It brings families - [First Laugh - Welcome Baby!](https://soohstorytime.com/books/first-laugh/) - 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? The First Laugh Ceremony is a celebration held to welcome a new member of the community. As everyone--from Baby's nima (mom) to nadi (big sister) to cheii (grandfather)--tries to elicit the joyous sound from Baby, - [Forever Cousins](https://soohstorytime.com/books/forever-cousins/) - In this Native American story, Kara and Amanda are best-friend cousins. Then Kara leaves the city to move back to the Rez. Will their friendship stay the same? Native creators Laurel Goodluck and Jonathan Nelson share a sweet picture book with the universal experience of family and friends moving away. Kara and Amanda hate not - [For a Girl Becoming](https://soohstorytime.com/books/for-a-girl-becoming/) - From United States Poet Laureate Joy Harjo and Pura Belpré Award–winning illustrator Adriana Garcia: a luminous benediction for a girl’s journey through life, and a celebration of our connections to the world around us. A baby girl is welcomed to the breathing world by generations of her family and set on the magnificent journey of - [Fierce Aunties!](https://soohstorytime.com/books/fierce-aunties/) - A joyful and vibrant celebration of what makes aunties so special, from Indigenous author and illustrator team Laurel Goodluck and Steph Littlebird inviting all kids to connect with the fierce aunties in their lives. Who do you go to for advice and support? Or when you want an adventure and a little extra courage? Or - [Fall in Line, Holden!](https://soohstorytime.com/books/fall-in-line-holden/) - Fall in Line, Holden!” tells the story of a young Navajo student named Holden as he venture’s through boarding school while constantly being told to fall in line. While surrounded by a world that requires him to conform and follow strict rules, Holden's imagination creates a colorful world of excitement. - [Every Child Matters](https://soohstorytime.com/books/every-child-matters/) - Learn the meaning behind the phrase, ‘Every Child Matters.’ Orange Shirt Day founder, Phyllis Webstad, offers insights into this heartfelt movement. Every Child Matters honours the history and resiliency of Indigenous Peoples on Turtle Island and moves us all forward on a path toward Truth and Reconciliation. If you’re a Residential School Survivor or an - [Encounter](https://soohstorytime.com/books/encounter/) - Based on the real journal kept by French explorer Jacques Cartier in 1534, Encounter imagines a first meeting between a French sailor and a Stadaconan fisher. As they navigate their differences, the wise animals around them note their similarities, illuminating common ground. This extraordinary imagining by Brittany Luby, Professor of Indigenous History, is paired with stunning art - [Dreaming Alongside](https://soohstorytime.com/books/dreaming-alongside-e-pawatamahk/) - Let Dragonfly lead you on a journey of inspiration! Following your winged guide, visit the places and things that can help you find strength in the present and imagine your amazing future. Dream alongside everything from a construction site and a sewing machine to the river and a blanket of moss. After your travels, Dragonfly - [D is for drum](https://soohstorytime.com/books/d-is-for-drum/) - [Coyote at the Big Time: A California Indian 123](https://soohstorytime.com/books/coyote-at-the-big-time/) - Counting from one clapperstick up to ten stars twinkling above the gathering, Coyote explores indigenous cultural traditions, including songs, dances, hand games, art—and, of course, delicious food. Lyn Risling's beautiful illustrations depict the diversity of traditions that continue to thrive throughout the state. At once a fun introduction to numbers and a celebration of community, - [Colonization and the Wampanoag Story (Race to the Truth)](https://soohstorytime.com/books/colonization-and-the-wampanoag-story/) - Until now, you've only heard one side of the story: the "discovery" of America told by Christopher Columbus, the Pilgrims, and the Colonists. Here's the true story of America from the Indigenous perspective. When you think about the beginning of the American story, what comes to mind? Three ships in 1492, or perhaps buckled hats and shoes - [Classified: The Secret Career of Mary Golda Ross, Cherokee Aerospace Engineer](https://soohstorytime.com/books/classified/) - Discover the story of how a math-loving girl blazed a trail for herself and others. Mary Golda Ross designed classified airplanes and spacecraft as Lockheed Aircraft Corporation's first female engineer. Find out how her passion for math and the Cherokee values she was raised with shaped her life and work. Cherokee author Traci Sorell and - [Clack, Clack! Smack! A Cherokee Stickball Story](https://soohstorytime.com/books/clack-clack-smack/) - Vann, a struggling stickball player, competes in a game on the Cherokee Nation. Can he help his team win? Vann loves playing his tribe’s stickball game, but he’s not as skilled as his teammates. Vann stumbles, and he tries and fails to score. How can he help his teammates win? Exciting and fast-paced, Clack, Clack! Smack! reminds - [Circle of Love](https://soohstorytime.com/books/circle-of-love/) - Everyone is welcome in the circle. In this warmhearted book, we join Molly at the Intertribal Community Center, where she introduces us to people she knows and loves: her grandmother and her grandmother’s wife, her uncles and their baby, her cousins, and her treasured friends. They dance, sing, garden, learn, pray, and eat together. And - [Chooch Helped](https://soohstorytime.com/books/chooch-helped/) - Every big sister knows the feeling: little brothers get away with EVERYTHING! Meet Sissy, who's had it up to here with her two-year-old brother Chooch. No matter what chaos he creates in their loving Cherokee family―and trust us, there's a lot―their parents just smile and say he's ""helping."" When Elisi paints a mural? Chooch ""helps."" When Edutsi makes - [Charlotte's New Moccasins](https://soohstorytime.com/books/charlottes-new-moccasins/) - Charlotte has outgrown her moccasins! Still, there's nothing a trip to Grandma's can't fix in this heartwarming intergenerational story. A sweet, celebratory picture book about family and culture by two debut Métis creators centered around Indigenous peoples' tradition of making moccasins, perfect for 3-7-year-olds. Charlotte has outgrown her moccasins, so she and her Mom head - [Can You Hear the Plants Speak?](https://soohstorytime.com/books/can-you-hear-the-plants-speak/) - Our people believe spirit lives in everything. Mountain, river, wind, tree. Come, take a walk with me. What do we learn from plants when we listen to them speaking? Indigenous plantsman Nicholas Hummingbird calls on the legacy of his great-grandparents to remember how one drop of rain, one seed, one plant can renew a cycle - [Buffalo Wild!](https://soohstorytime.com/books/buffalo-wild/) - An exuberant celebration of the Buffalo's return to the wild. Since Declan was born, his kokum has shared her love of Buffalo through stories and art. But Declan longs to see real Buffalo. Then one magical night, herds of the majestic creatures stampede down from the sky. That's when things really get wild! Azby Whitecalf's - [Brave Wolf and the Thunderbird](https://soohstorytime.com/books/brave-wolf-and-the-thunderbird/) - [Brave](https://soohstorytime.com/books/brave/) - An affirming, heartfelt picture book about a Native American boy proudly growing out his hair and basking in the knowledge that braids are beautiful. Each morning, Dad brushes the knots from his son’s long hair to braid it. The boy winces at the tugging, and at school he's teased for his braid. But he remembers - [Bowwow Powwow](https://soohstorytime.com/books/bowwow-powwow/) - Windy Girl is blessed with a vivid imagination. From Uncle she gathers stories of long-ago traditions, about dances and sharing and gratitude. Windy can tell such stories herself–about her dog, Itchy Boy, and the way he dances to request a treat and how he wriggles with joy in response to, well, just about everything. When - [Birth of the Chosen One: A First Nations Retelling of the Christmas Story](https://soohstorytime.com/books/birth-of-the-chosen-one/) - Experience the story of Christmas in a fresh and meaningful way with Birth of the Chosen One, a captivating retelling of the birth of Jesus adapted from the Gospel of Luke in the First Nations Version, an Indigenous translation that recounts the Creator’s Story―the Christian Scriptures―following the tradition of Native storytellers’ oral cultures. With this dynamic equivalence - [Being Home](https://soohstorytime.com/books/being-home/) - Today is a day of excitement—it’s time to move! As a young Cherokee girl says goodbye to the swing, the house, and the city she's called home her whole life, she readies herself for the upcoming road trip. While her mother drives, the girl draws the changing landscape outside her window. She looks forward to - [Be a Good Ancestor](https://soohstorytime.com/books/be-a-good-ancestor/) - Rooted in Indigenous teachings, this stunning picture book encourages readers of all ages to consider the ways in which they live in connection to the world around them and to think deeply about their behaviors. Addressing environmental issues, animal welfare, self-esteem and self-respect, and the importance of community, the authors deliver a poignant and universal - [Awâsis and the World-Famous Bannock](https://soohstorytime.com/books/awasis-and-the-world-famous-bannock/) - During an unfortunate mishap, young Awâsis loses Kôhkum’s freshly baked world-famous bannock. Not knowing what to do, Awâsis seeks out a variety of other-than-human relatives willing to help. What adventures are in store for Awâsis? Awâsis and the World-Famous Bannock highlights the importance of collaboration and seeking guidance from one's community, while introducing the Cree words - [Autumn Peltier, Water Warrior](https://soohstorytime.com/books/autumn-peltier-water-warrior/) - From New York Times bestselling picture book author Carole Lindstrom and illustrator Bridget George comes Autumn Peltier, Water Warrior, an inspiring picture book biography about indigenous water warriors Autumn Peltier and Josephine Mandamin--with a forward from Autumn Peltier herself. The seventh generation is creating A sea of change. It was a soft voice, at first. - [At the Mountain's Base](https://soohstorytime.com/books/at-the-mountains-base/) - A family, separated by duty and distance, waits for a loved one to return home in this lyrical picture book celebrating the bonds of a Cherokee family and the bravery of history-making women pilots. At the mountain's base sits a cabin under an old hickory tree. And in that cabin lives a family -- loving, - [And They Walk On](https://soohstorytime.com/books/and-they-walked-on/) - When a young boy’s grandmother walks on, he wonders where she’s gone. Did she go to the market to buy ripe melons? Or maybe she’s in the garden, watering her herbs? It feels like she’s somewhere far away, so the boy finds new ways to share stories about his day, hoping she can hear him. - [An Anishinaabe Christmas](https://soohstorytime.com/books/an-anishinaabe-christmas/) - A festive, joyful Indigenous picture book that explores both Christmas traditions and Anishinaabe culture. One winter solstice, Mommy says, "Baby, we're going home to the Rez. We're going to have an Anishinaabe Christmas." But this is Baby's first Christmas away from the city, and they're worried! They have a lot of questions: How will Santa - [A Salmon Story: Protecting the Future](https://soohstorytime.com/books/a-salmon-story/) - A lyrical informational picture book about how open-net pen fish farms impact wild salmon and their ecosystems. Salmon are central to their ecosystem and the lives of many Indigenous Nations, but the rapid rise of open net-pen fish farming has threatened these longstanding connections. Salmon have followed the same migration routes for thousands of years, - [A Is for Acorn: A California Indian ABC](https://soohstorytime.com/books/a-is-for-acorn/) - This alphabet board book welcomes youngsters of all cultures into the abundant world of Native California. Beautiful illustrations of animals, plants, and cultural objects show off the spectacular diversity of California's indigenous cultures and environments. Sturdy enough to withstand any toddler's grasp, A is for Acorn is a playful, loving introduction to California's oldest and most abiding - [A Letter for Bob](https://soohstorytime.com/books/a-letter-for-bob/) - Ever since the day Mom and Dad brought Bob home from the car dealership, Bob has been a part of Katie’s family. Bob has taken them all over, from powwows to vacations to time spent with faraway family. Bob has been there in sad and scary times and for some of the family’s most treasured - [Shaped by Her Hands](https://soohstorytime.com/books/shaped-by-her-hands/) - [Walking Together](https://soohstorytime.com/books/walking-together/) - One of the best gifts you can ever give a child is to show them how to appreciate nature, cherish its innumerable gifts, and always leave Mother Earth a better place than how we found it. With eye-catching, colorful, and vibrant art, this bestselling innovative picture book captivates readers of all ages and gently introduces - [The Heartbeat Drum](https://soohstorytime.com/books/the-heartbeat-drum/) - Whenever young Carol Powder sang along to her family’s music, her heart felt light and full of joy. Learning from her grandfather, Moshum, Carol listened closely to the drums’ heartbeat until one day Moshum made her a drum of her very own. As Carol grew up, she passed down her songs to her children, grandchildren, - [You Hold Me Up](https://soohstorytime.com/books/you-hold-me-up/) - Encourage children to show love and support for each other and to consider each other’s well-being in their everyday actions. Consultant, international speaker and award-winning author Monique Gray Smith wrote You Hold Me Up to prompt a dialogue among young people, their care providers and educators about reconciliation and the importance of the connections children make with - [Wisdom Weavers: Exploring the Ojibwe Language and the Meaning of Dream Catchers](https://soohstorytime.com/books/dream-catchers/) - [Wisdom Weavers](https://soohstorytime.com/books/wisdom-weavers/) - Wisdom Weavers introduces young readers to the Ojibwe language through 73 phrases and words along with beautiful illustrations showing a day in the life of a young Ojibwe child. - [This is How I Know MII MAANDA ESHI-GKENDMAANH](https://soohstorytime.com/books/this-is-how-i-know-mii-maanda-eshi-gkendmaanh/) - [The Sea in Winter (Paperback)](https://soohstorytime.com/books/the-sea-in-winter/) - [The Land of the Great Turtles](https://soohstorytime.com/books/the-land-of-the-great-turtles/) - [The Cloud Artist--A Choctaw Tale](https://soohstorytime.com/books/the-cloud-artist-a-choctaw-tale/) - [I Am Not a Number / Gaawin Ndoo-Gindaaswisii](https://soohstorytime.com/books/i-am-not-a-number-gaawin-ndoo-gindaaswisii/) - An incredibly important book that explains how Indigenous children were removed from their homes and taken to residential schools. This book will help start discussions with children about residential schools and the reconciliation process. - [Kokopelli's gift](https://soohstorytime.com/books/kokopellis-gift/) - [How the World Was Made](https://soohstorytime.com/books/how-the-world-was-made/) - This book is a traditional Cherokee creation story. It takes place during a time when animals did many of the things that people can do. When the earth was young, the animals lived on a rock above it, and the earth was covered with water. The animals needed more room, but where could they find - [Day and Night Jį́ dóó tłʼééʼ](https://soohstorytime.com/books/day-and-night-ji-doo-tlʼeeʼ/) - [Big Moon Tortilla](https://soohstorytime.com/books/big-moon-tortilla/) - Marta Enos is having a bad day. It begins when the wind blows her homework out the window and the dogs chew it to pieces. Her grandmother consoles her with a tortilla as "big and pale as a rising full moon," along with ancient words of advice. This charming story, set on a Papago reservation - [Christmas Moccasins](https://soohstorytime.com/books/christmas-moccasins/) - [Thirteen moons on turtle's back](https://soohstorytime.com/books/thirteen-moons-on-turtles-back/) - [The Moccasins](https://soohstorytime.com/books/the-moccasins/) - [The girl who loved wild horses](https://soohstorytime.com/books/the-girl-who-loved-wild-horses/) - [The earth under Sky Bear's feet](https://soohstorytime.com/books/the-earth-under-sky-bears-feet/) - [Sunpainters](https://soohstorytime.com/books/sunpainters/) - [Ten Little Rabbits](https://soohstorytime.com/books/ten-little-rabbits/) - [Raven](https://soohstorytime.com/books/raven/) - [Pushing up the Sky](https://soohstorytime.com/books/pushing-up-the-sky/) - From acclaimed Native American storyteller Joseph Bruchac comes a collection of seven lively plays for children to perform, each one adapted from a different traditional Native tale. Filled with heroes and tricksters, comedy and drama, these entertaining plays are a wonderful way to bring Native cultures to life for young people. Each play has multiple parts that - [On Mother's lap](https://soohstorytime.com/books/on-mothers-lap/) - [Mama, do you love me?](https://soohstorytime.com/books/mama-do-you-love-me/) - A child living in the Arctic learns that a mother's love is unconditional - [How the Stars Fell into the Sky](https://soohstorytime.com/books/how-the-stars-fell-into-the-sky/) - [Father's boots = Azhéʼé bikénidootsʼosii](https://soohstorytime.com/books/fathers-boots-azheʼe-bikenidootsʼosii/) - In this heartwarming story, three Navajo brothers learn about the Holy People. By sharing a creation story with one another, Tall Leo, Big Leo, and Little Leonard grow closer to one another and come to a deeper understanding of their culture. - [Day and Night](https://soohstorytime.com/books/day-and-night/) - In this adaptation of a Navajo folktale, the animals of the day and the animals of the night gather to play a shoe game. The outcome of the game will determine the length of the day and night. However, even after many hours, no one can find the ball. Could it be that one side - [We Are Grateful Otsaliheliga Seasons](https://soohstorytime.com/books/we-are-grateful-otsaliheliga-seasons/) - [Too Much](https://soohstorytime.com/books/too-much/) - When Russell gets a part in the school play, he lights up like a shining star—and he can’t wait to tell his big, boisterous Native family the exciting news. But catching their attention when they all get together feels impossible; no matter where they go, they seem to be too noisy, too many, and just too - [Wôpanâak Seasons](https://soohstorytime.com/books/wopanaak-seasons/) - In Wôpanâak Seasons a young Wampanoag child takes readers on a seasonal journey through Aquinnah, on Neope, known as Martha’s Vineyard. Spring brings the return of wildlife; summer brings beach adventures and clambakes; fall is for harvesting cranberries and making jams; and winter features cozy gatherings and heartfelt traditions. Each season showcases the rich cultural heritage of - [Yáadilá!](https://soohstorytime.com/books/yaadila/) - Bahe and Dezba are helping their grandmother, Nali, move from her sheep camp home to their house. The family is packing up, carrying heavy boxes, and settling into a new life together, which isn’t always easy. At every frustration, they throw up their hands and exclaim, “Yaadila!” Good grief! Bahe sees that this big change is - [Wisdom Weaver](https://soohstorytime.com/books/wisdom-weaver/) - A woman teaches her beloved granddaughter to weave a traditional Navajo rug, from shearing the sheep and cleaning the wool to weaving on the loom, teaching the values of her people and way of life in the process. - [With Our Orange Hearts](https://soohstorytime.com/books/with-our-orange-hearts/) - [Winter's Gifts](https://soohstorytime.com/books/winters-gifts/) - [Why We Dance](https://soohstorytime.com/books/why-we-dance/) - [Who Were the Navajo Code Talkers?](https://soohstorytime.com/books/who-were-the-navajo-code-talkers/) - [Who Gets to Be Indian?](https://soohstorytime.com/books/who-gets-to-be-indian/) - An investigation into how Native American identity became a commodity, from cultural appropriation to ethnic fraud to disenrollment Settler capitalism has been so effective that the very identities of Indigenous people have been usurped, misconstrued, and weaponized. In Who Gets to Be Indian?, scholar and writer Dina Gilio-Whitaker (Colville Confederated Tribes) explores how ethnic fraud - [Who Am I?](https://soohstorytime.com/books/who-am-i/) - [When we were alone](https://soohstorytime.com/books/when-we-were-alone/) - [When We Gather : Otsadahlisiha](https://soohstorytime.com/books/when-we-gather-otsadahlisiha/) - [When the Stars Came Home](https://soohstorytime.com/books/when-the-stars-came-home/) - [When I Was Eight](https://soohstorytime.com/books/when-i-was-eight/) - [What Your Ribbon Skirt Means to Me](https://soohstorytime.com/books/what-your-ribbon-skirt-means-to-me/) - [What We Were Given as Anishinaabe: Gaa-Izhi-Miinigoowizid A'Aw Anishinaabe](https://soohstorytime.com/books/what-we-were-given-as-anishinaabe-gaa-izhi-miinigoowizid-aaw-anishinaabe/) - A respected Ojibwe elder records the many traditions and ceremonies, from birth customs and dream catchers to fasting and first-kill feasts, practiced by Ojibwe children and their parents. The Ojibwe have many ways of marking important moments in an Ojibwe child's life. Customs surrounding pregnancy and childbirth. Handling of a baby's belly button. A child's - [What Does 'Died' Mean? Haiisha Oolye Daaztsa?](https://soohstorytime.com/books/what-does-died-mean-haiisha-oolye-daaztsa/) - [We Weave](https://soohstorytime.com/books/we-weave/) - [We Still Belong](https://soohstorytime.com/books/we-still-belong/) - [We sang you home](https://soohstorytime.com/books/we-sang-you-home/) - Gentle rhyming text captures the wonder new parents feel as they welcome baby into the world. A celebration of the bond between parent and child, this is the perfect song to share with your little ones. - [We Are Water Protectors](https://soohstorytime.com/books/we-are-water-protectors/) - [We Are Still Here!](https://soohstorytime.com/books/we-are-still-here/) - [We are grateful](https://soohstorytime.com/books/we-are-grateful/) - Otsaliheliga is a Cherokee word that is used to express gratitude. Journey through the year with a Cherokee family and their tribal nation as they express thanks for celebrations big and small. A look at modern Native American life as told by a citizen of the Cherokee Nation. - [Today Is Orange Shirt Day](https://soohstorytime.com/books/today-is-orange-shirt-day/) - Orange Shirt Day is a day recognized annually on September 30th to honor the experiences of Survivors of Indian Residential Schools, their families, and the children who did not come home. It is a day that offers space for healing and Reconciliation across Turtle Island, honoring the truth that Every Child Matters. Orange Shirt Day - [Thunder Boy Jr](https://soohstorytime.com/books/thunder-boy-jr/) - [This Land](https://soohstorytime.com/books/this-land/) - [The wing](https://soohstorytime.com/books/the-wing/) - [The two-legged creature](https://soohstorytime.com/books/the-two-legged-creature/) - [The Star People](https://soohstorytime.com/books/the-star-people/) - [The Raven and the Loon](https://soohstorytime.com/books/the-raven-and-the-loon/) - [The Mishomis Book: The Voice of the Ojibway](https://soohstorytime.com/books/the-mishomis-book-the-voice-of-the-ojibway/) - [The Gift of the Great Buffalo](https://soohstorytime.com/books/the-gift-of-the-great-buffalo/) - [The Gift of Mnoomin Maan'Gowing](https://soohstorytime.com/books/the-gift-of-mnoomin-maangowing/) - [The Animals Speak: the Lakota Way (Wamákashkaŋ'iya: Lakhól Wichóh'aŋ Kiŋ) (a Picture Book)](https://soohstorytime.com/books/the-animals-speak-the-lakota-way-wamakashkaniya-lakhol-wichohan-kin-a-picture-book/) - Award-winning Lakota author-artist S. D. Nelson shows what wisdom can be learned from animals in this universal, strikingly illustrated picture book about connecting with the natural world Mother Bear watches over her cubs, guiding us to walk with strength and protect those who need protecting. Otter, the playful swimmer, reminds us that games and laughter - [The Echo People](https://soohstorytime.com/books/the-echo-people/) - "Two Indigenous children go on a journey of discovery with their grandfather and learn that we create our own realities through the words and actions that we put out into the world"-- Provided by publisher. - [Tanna's Lemming](https://soohstorytime.com/books/tannas-lemming/) - [Tallchief](https://soohstorytime.com/books/tallchief/) - [Summer's Magic](https://soohstorytime.com/books/summers-magic/) - Bo, a proud Potawatomi boy, is excited to enjoy long summer days tending his garden, walking his dog, and playing in the river with his big sister, Dani. When he discovers that his family's favorite spot has been polluted with garbage, Bo realizes that caring for Earth is part of what makes summer special. And - [Storyteller Skye](https://soohstorytime.com/books/storyteller-skye/) - [Stolen words](https://soohstorytime.com/books/stolen-words/) - The story of the beautiful relationship between a little girl and her grandfather. When she asks her grandfather how to say something in his language – Cree – he admits that his language was stolen from him when he was a boy. The little girl then sets out to help her grandfather find his language - [Stitches of Tradition](https://soohstorytime.com/books/stitches-of-tradition/) - [Still This Love Goes On](https://soohstorytime.com/books/still-this-love-goes-on/) - Based on Sainte-Marie’s song of the same name, Still This Love Goes On combines Flett's breathtaking art with vivid lyrics to craft a stunning portrait of a Cree worldview. At the heart of this picture book is a gentle message about missing our loved ones, and the promise of seeing each other again. This gem of a - [Spring's Miracles](https://soohstorytime.com/books/springs-miracles/) - It’s time to welcome a new season, and this spring is going to be extra special. Dani, a Potawatomi girl, and her family prepare to celebrate the new year, which the Potawatomi and other Anishinaabe people observe at the beginning of spring with a camping and climbing trip. Dani is excited for the adventure, but also - [Sky sisters](https://soohstorytime.com/books/sky-sisters/) - [She Persisted: Wilma Mankiller](https://soohstorytime.com/books/she-persisted-wilma-mankiller/) - [She Persisted: Deb Haaland](https://soohstorytime.com/books/she-persisted-deb-haaland/) - Inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger, a chapter book series about women who spoke up and rose up against the odds--including Deb Haaland! A 2024 American Indian Youth Literature Honor Book! As a child of two military parents, Deb Haaland moved around a lot when - [Sharice’s Big Voice](https://soohstorytime.com/books/sharices-big-voice/) - [Runs with the Stars](https://soohstorytime.com/books/runs-with-the-stars/) - [Rock Your Mocs](https://soohstorytime.com/books/rock-your-mocs/) - [Remember Who You Are](https://soohstorytime.com/books/remember-who-you-are/) - In this lyrical picture book, young readers are reminded of their cultural roots, the wisdom of their ancestors and their own potential. Each page offers an affirmation about identity, respect, love and truth, encouraging all children to embrace their unique gifts and power. From the resilience flowing through their veins to the knowledge written in - [Lucy Learns to Weave](https://soohstorytime.com/books/lucy-learns-to-weave/) - [Children of the Longhouse](https://soohstorytime.com/books/children-of-the-longhouse/) - [Annie and the Old One](https://soohstorytime.com/books/annie-and-the-old-one/) - A Navajo girl unravels a day's weaving on a rug whose completion, she believes, will mean the death of her grandmother. - [Bear's Braid](https://soohstorytime.com/books/bears-braid/) - Bear and his friend Ben feel like they are living two lives: one, where native traditions--like long hair--are a crucial part of their identities, and the other, where indigenous expressions are mocked and treated with ignorance. When the boys encounter bullying because of the braids they wear, these two worlds collide. 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She is an Intensive Youth Social Worker based in Prince George, British Columbia, where she is dedicated to supporting young people through culturally grounded, strength-based approaches. Gabrielle is also the bestselling co-author of Be a Good Ancestor, published by Orca Book Publishers. Beyond her professional role, Gabrielle finds joy in cultural traditions, time on the land and spending time with her family, friends and fur babies. - [Traci Sorell](https://soohstorytime.com/book-author/traci-sorell/) - Traci Sorell lives with her family in the Cherokee Nation, out in the country—much like she did as a child. Her mother’s Cherokee family has been in the area since the forced removal of most Cherokee people from their southeastern homelands in 1838. Growing up, Traci spent her days surrounded by animals (geese, chickens, horses, dogs, and cats), reading voraciously, singing and acting in musical theater, and inventing games with her younger sister and brother. She also cherished time with her elisi (grandma), hearing family stories and looking at ancestor photographs—a tradition her son now continues with his own grandmother. As a teenager, Traci moved with her family to Southern California, where she shifted from acting to writing, including work on the high school yearbook staff. She became the first in her family to graduate from college; her mom, sister, and brother later earned their degrees as well. Before becoming a children’s author, Traci wrote legal codes, testimony for congressional hearings, federal budget requests, grants, and reports—all focused on helping Native Nations and their citizens. Now she writes stories and poems for young people, and she actively encourages other Native writers and illustrators to share theirs. As a child, Traci never read culturally accurate books about the Cherokee or any other Indigenous peoples. Her work today is driven by a clear mission: to add to literature a truthful, living presence—showing that Native Nations and their citizens still exist and thrive. - [Alexis C. Bunten](https://soohstorytime.com/book-author/alexis-bunten/) - Alexis Bunten, PhD, is an Alaska Native writer, media maker, consultant and educator. Her first book, “So, how long have you been Native?” Life as an Alaska Native Tour Guide (2015) won the Alaska Library Association Award for its originality, and depth. Her writing has appeared in First American Art Magazine, Cultural Survival Quarterly, NMAI Magazine, and in many academic journals. Her first childrens’ book, Keepunumuk: Weeâchumun’s Thanksgiving Story, co-authored with Danielle Hill and Tony Perry, will be published with Charlesbridge in 2022. Alexis has won awards for her work from the US National Science Foundation, the Ford Foundation, and the MacArthur Foundation, among many others. She has also been featured in Forbes, the Washington Post, and the Seattle Times. Alexis lives in Monterey, California with her husband, daughter, 3 dogs, cat and lizard. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, studying DNA and creating cultural tours. - [Louise Zimanyi](https://soohstorytime.com/book-author/louise-zimanyi/) - Louis Zimanyi, who is of French-Canadian and Hungarian descent, lives as a guest in Tkaronto/Toronto, Treaty 13 territory. As a professor and researcher, she is co-learning from and with the Land and wise teachers, co-transforming early childhood pedagogy and practice. - [Julia Wasson](https://soohstorytime.com/book-author/julia-wasson/) - Julia Wasson is an educator and curriculum designer. She and her husband tend a small native plant garden on their Hollywood curb strip. Their adult children live nearby. - [Nancy Bo Flood](https://soohstorytime.com/book-author/nancy-boflood/) - Nancy Bo Flood has spent her life reading, writing, and sharing stories. In college, she wanted to understand the brain—how we remember, why we forget, and why we try new things—so she became a research psychologist, studying brain development at the University of Minnesota and as a post-doctoral scientist at the University of London. That background, she explains, isn’t far from writing for kids. Her work has always focused on children and young adults—as a researcher, counselor, teacher, parent, and now as a writer. She has conducted workshops on child abuse, learning disabilities, play therapy, and creative writing. - [Chato Ombishkebines Gonzalez](https://soohstorytime.com/book-author/chato-gonzalez/) - Chato Ombishkebines Gonzalez is a language and ceremonial apprentice, scholar, and teacher. He has worked with Lee ObizaanStaples since 2006, learning language, customs, ceremonial procedures, and community history. He taught Ojibwe at Waadookodaading Ojibwe Language Medium School; he also worked on five monolingual Ojibwe books created by theAanjibimaadizing program of the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe. He is an Ojibwe language and subject matter expert for Rosetta Stone’s Ojibwe language course materials. - [Kathy Kacer](https://soohstorytime.com/book-author/kathy-kacer/) - Kathy Kacer is a Canadian author of fiction and non-fiction for children about The Holocaust, and has written one adult fiction book (Restitution). - [Edward Kay](https://soohstorytime.com/book-author/edward-kay/) - Edward Kay is an award-winning writer who loves comedy and science, especially together. His work includes fiction and nonfiction as well as live-action and animated television for both children and adults. Edward was a staff writer and producer for Canada’s most popular political satire show, the International Emmy–nominated This Hour Has 22 Minutes, during its four most successful seasons, and was a contributor to Rick Mercer’s Talking to Americans. - [Anthony Perry](https://soohstorytime.com/book-author/anthony-perry/) - Anthony Perry (Chickasaw) grew up in Oklahoma and now lives in England with his wife and two young children. This is his second children’s book. His first children’s book, Chula the Fox, brings 18th century Chickasaw history to life and is being adapted into a film. He works as an analyst in the National Health Service in England and volunteers with hospitals in Pakistan to improve health services. He loves history and enjoys spending time with his family and traveling. Perry has an undergraduate degree in comparative religion from Dartmouth College, a master’s degree in public health from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, and a master’s degree in public policy from Birkbeck College, University of London.