She-Who-Is-Alone sacrifices what she treasures most to the Great Spirit. This book, written for younger elementary readers, explores the beliefs of Native American people during a drought. He’s a prolific author that has earned many prestigious awards for his work. “The Legend of the Bluebonnet” by Tomie dePaolaĪuthor dePaola has published over 200 children’s books in 15 countries. It’s written for younger elementary children, but the pictures and story may pull in older children to its magic as well. Betty Huffmon is a Yup'ik elder and storyteller who collaborated with Sloat to bring this story to life. The heroine, Anana, creates a spell to transform the crowberries into delicious treasures, giving the Eskimos blueberries, cranberries, raspberries and salmonberries. Long ago the berries of the tundra were tasteless and hard. “Berry Magic” by Betty Huffmon, Terry Sloat Recommended for children in middle grades. It’s a story about loss and self-discovery that should resonate with its readers. The story is an introduction to the Navajo language and includes a pronunciation guide. While her sister is away, Tess has to care for her horse. Tess, a 13-year-old part white and part Navajo girl has to cope with her sister’s enlistment and deployment to the Iraq war. “Soldier Sister, Fly Home” by Nancy Bo Flood Some are about the myths and legends of the Native American people and others are contemporary stories of culture and adaptability. Need more inspiration for reading about Native American culture? Here are seven more books that will delight readers of all genders.
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