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International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples

In celebration of International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, a professionally curated list of Indigenous authors and award-winning books for adults, teens, and children. Marked every year on August 9, the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples is an opportunity to celebrate these communities and their knowledge

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We are water protectors
written by Carole Lindstrom ; illustrated by Michaela Goade.
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I am not a number
written by Jenny Kay Dupuis and Kathy Kacer ; illustrated by Gillian Newland.
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Spirit run
Noé Álvarez.
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Bowwow powwow
by Brenda J. Child ; translated by Gordon Jourdain ; illustrated by Jonathan Thunder.
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Poet warrior
Joy Harjo.
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The heartbeat of Wounded Knee
David Treuer ; adapted by Sheila Keenan.
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First laugh
Rose Tahe and Nancy Bo Flood ; illustrated by Jonathan Nelson.
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Hearts unbroken
Cynthia Leitich Smith.
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