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Native American Heritage Month - Teen

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Celebrate and honor Native American Heritage Month with these great reads.

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Little Moons

Little Moons

by Storm, Jen

Graphic Novel - 2024

In this moving graphic novel, thirteen-year-old Reanna grieves the loss of her missing older sister. She feels lonely, abandoned… but she is not alone. There are little moons everywhere. Can Reanna find comfort through her family’s Ojibwe traditions? In this moving graphic novel, thirteen-year-old Reanna grieves the loss of her missing older sister. She feels lonely, abandoned… but she is not alone. There are little moons everywhere. Can Reanna find comfort through her family’s Ojibwe traditions? Show less

In this moving graphic novel, thirteen-year-old Reanna grieves the loss of her missing older sister. She feels lonely, abandoned… but she is not alone. There are little moons everywhere. Can Reanna find comfort through her family’s Ojibwe traditions? In this moving graphic novel, thirteen-year-old Reanna grieves the loss of her missing older sister. She feels lonely, abandoned… but she is not alone. There are little moons everywhere. Can Reanna find comfort through her family’s Ojibwe traditions? Show less

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The Rez Doctor

The Rez Doctor

by Crazyboy, Gitz

Graphic Novel - 2024

Ryan Fox dreams of becoming a doctor. But when university takes him away from the support of his family and Siksikaitsitapi community, his grades start to...Show more Ryan Fox dreams of becoming a doctor. But when university takes him away from the support of his family and Siksikaitsitapi community, his grades start to slip, his bills pile up, and getting into med school feels impossible. And now his beloved uncle is in jail. Can Ryan regain his footing to walk the path he saw so clearly as a young boy? Show less

Ryan Fox dreams of becoming a doctor. But when university takes him away from the support of his family and Siksikaitsitapi community, his grades start to...Show more Ryan Fox dreams of becoming a doctor. But when university takes him away from the support of his family and Siksikaitsitapi community, his grades start to slip, his bills pile up, and getting into med school feels impossible. And now his beloved uncle is in jail. Can Ryan regain his footing to walk the path he saw so clearly as a young boy? Show less

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Sheine Lende

Sheine Lende

A Prequel to Elatsoe

by Little Badger, Darcie

Book - 2024

When her mother and a local boy go missing after a strange interaction with a fairy ring, Shane and her ghost dogs, along with friends and family, search for them even though they may not be anywhere in this world — or this place in time. When her mother and a local boy go missing after a strange interaction with a fairy ring, Shane and her ghost dogs, along with friends and family, search for them even though they may not be anywhere in this world — or this place in time. Show less

When her mother and a local boy go missing after a strange interaction with a fairy ring, Shane and her ghost dogs, along with friends and family, search for them even though they may not be anywhere in this world — or this place in time. When her mother and a local boy go missing after a strange interaction with a fairy ring, Shane and her ghost dogs, along with friends and family, search for them even though they may not be anywhere in this world — or this place in time. Show less

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Between the Pipes

Between the Pipes

by McLeod, Albert

Graphic Novel - 2024

Chase's identity should be simple. He's the goalie for his hockey team. He's Kookum's grandchild. He's a boy. He should like girls. But it's not that easy. With the help of an Elder and a Two-Spirit mentor, can Chase learn to be proud of who he is? Chase's identity should be simple. He's the goalie for his hockey team. He's Kookum's grandchild. He's a boy. He should like girls. But it's not that easy. With the help of an Elder and a Two-Spirit mentor, can Chase learn to be proud of who he is? Show less

Chase's identity should be simple. He's the goalie for his hockey team. He's Kookum's grandchild. He's a boy. He should like girls. But it's not that easy. With the help of an Elder and a Two-Spirit mentor, can Chase learn to be proud of who he is? Chase's identity should be simple. He's the goalie for his hockey team. He's Kookum's grandchild. He's a boy. He should like girls. But it's not that easy. With the help of an Elder and a Two-Spirit mentor, can Chase learn to be proud of who he is? Show less

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Liar's Test

Liar's Test

by Kwaymullina, Ambelin

Book - 2024

One of seven girls competing in deadly challenges to determine who rules for the next 25 years, Bell Silverleaf, who is determined to right the wrongs don...Show more One of seven girls competing in deadly challenges to determine who rules for the next 25 years, Bell Silverleaf, who is determined to right the wrongs done to her people, discovers she’s part of a centuries-old conspiracy that pits her against the gods themselves. Show less

One of seven girls competing in deadly challenges to determine who rules for the next 25 years, Bell Silverleaf, who is determined to right the wrongs don...Show more One of seven girls competing in deadly challenges to determine who rules for the next 25 years, Bell Silverleaf, who is determined to right the wrongs done to her people, discovers she’s part of a centuries-old conspiracy that pits her against the gods themselves. Show less

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Merciless Saviors

Merciless Saviors

A Novel

by Edgmon, H. E.

Book - 2024

Gem Echols, now wielding the power of the God of Air, grapples with the unintended chaos unleashed upon the pantheon, leading them to confront the dilemma of restoring balance without sacrificing themselves. Gem Echols, now wielding the power of the God of Air, grapples with the unintended chaos unleashed upon the pantheon, leading them to confront the dilemma of restoring balance without sacrificing themselves. Show less

Gem Echols, now wielding the power of the God of Air, grapples with the unintended chaos unleashed upon the pantheon, leading them to confront the dilemma of restoring balance without sacrificing themselves. Gem Echols, now wielding the power of the God of Air, grapples with the unintended chaos unleashed upon the pantheon, leading them to confront the dilemma of restoring balance without sacrificing themselves. Show less

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Looking for Smoke

Looking for Smoke

by Cobell, K. A.

Book - 2024

When a classmate is murdered during a traditional Blackfeet giveaway, Mara, Loren, Brody and Eli, the last people to see her alive, must take matters into their own hands and clear their names — even though one of them may be the killer. When a classmate is murdered during a traditional Blackfeet giveaway, Mara, Loren, Brody and Eli, the last people to see her alive, must take matters into their own hands and clear their names — even though one of them may be the killer. Show less

When a classmate is murdered during a traditional Blackfeet giveaway, Mara, Loren, Brody and Eli, the last people to see her alive, must take matters into their own hands and clear their names — even though one of them may be the killer. When a classmate is murdered during a traditional Blackfeet giveaway, Mara, Loren, Brody and Eli, the last people to see her alive, must take matters into their own hands and clear their names — even though one of them may be the killer. Show less

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Surviving the City

Surviving the City

Vol. 3, We Are the Medicine

by Spillett, Tasha

Graphic Novel - 2024

Miikwan and Dez are in their final year of high school, and they have a lot to decide on. Grief and anger take precedence over their plans after the remai...Show more Miikwan and Dez are in their final year of high school, and they have a lot to decide on. Grief and anger take precedence over their plans after the remains of 215 children are found at a former residential school in British Columbia. Can they find the strength to channel their frustration into action towards a more hopeful future? Show less

Miikwan and Dez are in their final year of high school, and they have a lot to decide on. Grief and anger take precedence over their plans after the remai...Show more Miikwan and Dez are in their final year of high school, and they have a lot to decide on. Grief and anger take precedence over their plans after the remains of 215 children are found at a former residential school in British Columbia. Can they find the strength to channel their frustration into action towards a more hopeful future? Show less

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The Art Thieves

The Art Thieves

by Rogers, Andrea L.

Book - 2024

In 2052, Stevie, a Cherokee girl working at a museum in Texas, with the world in a constant cycle of drought and superstorm, ice and fire, discovers it’s ...Show more In 2052, Stevie, a Cherokee girl working at a museum in Texas, with the world in a constant cycle of drought and superstorm, ice and fire, discovers it’s about to get a whole lot worse when a mysterious boy from the future arrives and tells her what’s to come. Show less

In 2052, Stevie, a Cherokee girl working at a museum in Texas, with the world in a constant cycle of drought and superstorm, ice and fire, discovers it’s ...Show more In 2052, Stevie, a Cherokee girl working at a museum in Texas, with the world in a constant cycle of drought and superstorm, ice and fire, discovers it’s about to get a whole lot worse when a mysterious boy from the future arrives and tells her what’s to come. Show less

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Where Wolves Don't Die

Where Wolves Don't Die

by Treuer, Anton

Book - 2024

After a terrible fight with bully Matt Schroeder, Ezra becomes the prime suspect when Matt’s house burns down and is sent away to run traplines with his g...Show more After a terrible fight with bully Matt Schroeder, Ezra becomes the prime suspect when Matt’s house burns down and is sent away to run traplines with his grandfather in a remote part of Canada while the investigation is ongoing, but the Schroeders are looking for him. Show less

After a terrible fight with bully Matt Schroeder, Ezra becomes the prime suspect when Matt’s house burns down and is sent away to run traplines with his g...Show more After a terrible fight with bully Matt Schroeder, Ezra becomes the prime suspect when Matt’s house burns down and is sent away to run traplines with his grandfather in a remote part of Canada while the investigation is ongoing, but the Schroeders are looking for him. Show less

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The Unfinished

The Unfinished

by Isaacs, Cheryl

Book - 2024

With the black water from a strange pond stalking her every move, Avery must connect to her Indigenous culture to save both her best friend — and longtime...Show more With the black water from a strange pond stalking her every move, Avery must connect to her Indigenous culture to save both her best friend — and longtime crush — and the town when people there begin disappearing, but is forced to make an impossible choice. Show less

With the black water from a strange pond stalking her every move, Avery must connect to her Indigenous culture to save both her best friend — and longtime...Show more With the black water from a strange pond stalking her every move, Avery must connect to her Indigenous culture to save both her best friend — and longtime crush — and the town when people there begin disappearing, but is forced to make an impossible choice. Show less

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A Constellation of Minor Bears

A Constellation of Minor Bears

by Ferguson, Jenny

Book - 2024

After her brother suffers a traumatic brain injury, Molly Norris-Norquay is determined to do their planned hike along the Pacific Crest Trail on her own b...Show more After her brother suffers a traumatic brain injury, Molly Norris-Norquay is determined to do their planned hike along the Pacific Crest Trail on her own but instead is stuck backpacking with her brother’s best friend, whom she blames for the accident. Show less

After her brother suffers a traumatic brain injury, Molly Norris-Norquay is determined to do their planned hike along the Pacific Crest Trail on her own b...Show more After her brother suffers a traumatic brain injury, Molly Norris-Norquay is determined to do their planned hike along the Pacific Crest Trail on her own but instead is stuck backpacking with her brother’s best friend, whom she blames for the accident. Show less

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Indiginerds

Indiginerds

Tales From Modern Indigenous Life

Graphic Novel - 2024

Featuring an all-Indigenous creative team, INDIGNERDS is an exhilarating celebration collecting 11 stories about Indigenous people balancing traditional ways of knowing with modern pop culture. Featuring an all-Indigenous creative team, INDIGNERDS is an exhilarating celebration collecting 11 stories about Indigenous people balancing traditional ways of knowing with modern pop culture. Show less

Featuring an all-Indigenous creative team, INDIGNERDS is an exhilarating celebration collecting 11 stories about Indigenous people balancing traditional ways of knowing with modern pop culture. Featuring an all-Indigenous creative team, INDIGNERDS is an exhilarating celebration collecting 11 stories about Indigenous people balancing traditional ways of knowing with modern pop culture. Show less

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This Indian Kid

This Indian Kid

A Native American Memoir

by Chuculate, Eddie D.

Book - 2023

This book is at once a love letter to his Native American roots and an inspiring and essential message for young readers everywhere, who are coming of age...Show more This book is at once a love letter to his Native American roots and an inspiring and essential message for young readers everywhere, who are coming of age in an era when conversations about acceptance and empathy, love and perspective are more necessary than ever before. Show less

This book is at once a love letter to his Native American roots and an inspiring and essential message for young readers everywhere, who are coming of age...Show more This book is at once a love letter to his Native American roots and an inspiring and essential message for young readers everywhere, who are coming of age in an era when conversations about acceptance and empathy, love and perspective are more necessary than ever before. Show less

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Of All Tribes

Of All Tribes

American Indians and Alcatraz

by Bruchac, Joseph

Book - 2023

From acclaimed Abenaki children's book legend, Joseph Bruchac, this middle-grade nonfiction book tells the riveting story of that 1969 takeover (of Alcatr...Show more From acclaimed Abenaki children's book legend, Joseph Bruchac, this middle-grade nonfiction book tells the riveting story of that 1969 takeover (of Alcatraz Island), which inspired a whole generation of Native activists and ignited the modern American Indian Movement. Show less

From acclaimed Abenaki children's book legend, Joseph Bruchac, this middle-grade nonfiction book tells the riveting story of that 1969 takeover (of Alcatr...Show more From acclaimed Abenaki children's book legend, Joseph Bruchac, this middle-grade nonfiction book tells the riveting story of that 1969 takeover (of Alcatraz Island), which inspired a whole generation of Native activists and ignited the modern American Indian Movement. Show less

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Killing the Wittigo

Killing the Wittigo

Indigenous Culture-based Approaches to Waking Up, Taking Action, and Doing the Work of Healing : A Book for Young Adults

by Methot, Suzanne

Book - 2023

A powerful book that uses plain language to talk about colonial trauma and transformational change. A powerful book that uses plain language to talk about colonial trauma and transformational change. Show less

A powerful book that uses plain language to talk about colonial trauma and transformational change. A powerful book that uses plain language to talk about colonial trauma and transformational change. Show less

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The Native American Experience

The Native American Experience

by Kallen, Stuart A.

Book - 2023

Indigenous people are working to connect to their roots, counter stereotypes, and highlight the important contributions made by the nation's original inhabitants. Indigenous people are working to connect to their roots, counter stereotypes, and highlight the important contributions made by the nation's original inhabitants. Show less

Indigenous people are working to connect to their roots, counter stereotypes, and highlight the important contributions made by the nation's original inhabitants. Indigenous people are working to connect to their roots, counter stereotypes, and highlight the important contributions made by the nation's original inhabitants. Show less

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Godly Heathens

Godly Heathens

A Novel

by Edgmon, H. E.

Book - 2023

Seventeen-year-old Gem Echols hides their mental health challenges and mysterious dreams in the small town of Gracie, Georgia, but when a newcomer reveals...Show more Seventeen-year-old Gem Echols hides their mental health challenges and mysterious dreams in the small town of Gracie, Georgia, but when a newcomer reveals a shocking claim of being reincarnated gods together, Gem's life takes a perilous turn as they embark on a deadly adventure, where their past and present collide. Show less

Seventeen-year-old Gem Echols hides their mental health challenges and mysterious dreams in the small town of Gracie, Georgia, but when a newcomer reveals...Show more Seventeen-year-old Gem Echols hides their mental health challenges and mysterious dreams in the small town of Gracie, Georgia, but when a newcomer reveals a shocking claim of being reincarnated gods together, Gem's life takes a perilous turn as they embark on a deadly adventure, where their past and present collide. Show less

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Rez Ball

Rez Ball

by Graves, Byron

Book - 2023

These days, Tre Brun is happiest when he is playing basketball on the Red Lake Reservation high school team--even though he can't help but be constantly gut-punched with memories of his big brother, Jaxon, who died in an accident. These days, Tre Brun is happiest when he is playing basketball on the Red Lake Reservation high school team--even though he can't help but be constantly gut-punched with memories of his big brother, Jaxon, who died in an accident. Show less

These days, Tre Brun is happiest when he is playing basketball on the Red Lake Reservation high school team--even though he can't help but be constantly gut-punched with memories of his big brother, Jaxon, who died in an accident. These days, Tre Brun is happiest when he is playing basketball on the Red Lake Reservation high school team--even though he can't help but be constantly gut-punched with memories of his big brother, Jaxon, who died in an accident. Show less

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Those Pink Mountain Nights

Those Pink Mountain Nights

by Ferguson, Jenny

Book - 2023

When the weekend at Pink Mountain Pizza takes unexpected turns, all three teens will have to acknowledge the various ways they've been hurt--and how much they need each other to hold it all together. When the weekend at Pink Mountain Pizza takes unexpected turns, all three teens will have to acknowledge the various ways they've been hurt--and how much they need each other to hold it all together. Show less

When the weekend at Pink Mountain Pizza takes unexpected turns, all three teens will have to acknowledge the various ways they've been hurt--and how much they need each other to hold it all together. When the weekend at Pink Mountain Pizza takes unexpected turns, all three teens will have to acknowledge the various ways they've been hurt--and how much they need each other to hold it all together. Show less

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Hopeless in Hope

Hopeless in Hope

by John-Kehewin, Wanda

Book - 2023

Heartbreaking and humorous, Hopeless in Hope is a compelling story of family and forgiveness. Heartbreaking and humorous, Hopeless in Hope is a compelling story of family and forgiveness. Show less

Heartbreaking and humorous, Hopeless in Hope is a compelling story of family and forgiveness. Heartbreaking and humorous, Hopeless in Hope is a compelling story of family and forgiveness. Show less

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The Moonlit Vine

The Moonlit Vine

by Santiago, Elizabeth

Book - 2023

Despite her name, Taína Perez doesn't know anything about her Taíno heritage, nor has she ever tried to learn. After all, how would ancient Puerto Rican history help with everything going on? Despite her name, Taína Perez doesn't know anything about her Taíno heritage, nor has she ever tried to learn. After all, how would ancient Puerto Rican history help with everything going on? Show less

Despite her name, Taína Perez doesn't know anything about her Taíno heritage, nor has she ever tried to learn. After all, how would ancient Puerto Rican history help with everything going on? Despite her name, Taína Perez doesn't know anything about her Taíno heritage, nor has she ever tried to learn. After all, how would ancient Puerto Rican history help with everything going on? Show less

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Warrior Girl Unearthed

Warrior Girl Unearthed

by Boulley, Angeline

Book - 2023

As secrets and mysteries unfurl, Perry and the Misfits must fight to find a way to make things right -- for the ancestors and for their community. As secrets and mysteries unfurl, Perry and the Misfits must fight to find a way to make things right -- for the ancestors and for their community. Show less

As secrets and mysteries unfurl, Perry and the Misfits must fight to find a way to make things right -- for the ancestors and for their community. As secrets and mysteries unfurl, Perry and the Misfits must fight to find a way to make things right -- for the ancestors and for their community. Show less

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Harvest House

Harvest House

by Smith, Cynthia Leitich

Book - 2023

Halloween is near, and Hughie Wolfe is volunteering at a new rural attraction: Harvest House. Halloween is near, and Hughie Wolfe is volunteering at a new rural attraction: Harvest House. Show less

Halloween is near, and Hughie Wolfe is volunteering at a new rural attraction: Harvest House. Halloween is near, and Hughie Wolfe is volunteering at a new rural attraction: Harvest House. Show less

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Funeral Songs for Dying Girls

Funeral Songs for Dying Girls

by Dimaline, Cherie

Book - 2023

Winifred lives on the grounds of a cemetery with her father who works in the crematorium, but his job is at risk. Winifred thinks she can help by making ...Show more Winifred lives on the grounds of a cemetery with her father who works in the crematorium, but his job is at risk. Winifred thinks she can help by making believable ghost tours, but when an actual ghost shows up, Winifred is left questioning everything she thought she knew. Show less

Winifred lives on the grounds of a cemetery with her father who works in the crematorium, but his job is at risk. Winifred thinks she can help by making ...Show more Winifred lives on the grounds of a cemetery with her father who works in the crematorium, but his job is at risk. Winifred thinks she can help by making believable ghost tours, but when an actual ghost shows up, Winifred is left questioning everything she thought she knew. Show less

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