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Native and Indigenous YA Authors

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November is Native American Heritage Month, but you can celebrate Native American and Indigenous authors any time of the year! Dip into this sampling — just don't forget to add some of your favorites to your reading list!

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Jefferson County Public Library

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Into the Bright Open

Into the Bright Open

A Secret Garden Remix

by Dimaline, Cherie

Book - 2023

This queer YA reimagining of The Secret Garden subverts the cishet and white status quo of the original in a tale of family secrets wonderful and horrifying. This queer YA reimagining of The Secret Garden subverts the cishet and white status quo of the original in a tale of family secrets wonderful and horrifying. Show less

This queer YA reimagining of The Secret Garden subverts the cishet and white status quo of the original in a tale of family secrets wonderful and horrifying. This queer YA reimagining of The Secret Garden subverts the cishet and white status quo of the original in a tale of family secrets wonderful and horrifying. Show less

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Saints of the Household

Saints of the Household

by Tison, Ari

Book - 2023

Brothers Max and Jay help a classmate in trouble, they struggle with the consequences of their violent actions and worry they may be more like their abusive dad than they thought, so the brothers turn to their Bribri roots to find their way forward. Brothers Max and Jay help a classmate in trouble, they struggle with the consequences of their violent actions and worry they may be more like their abusive dad than they thought, so the brothers turn to their Bribri roots to find their way forward. Show less

Brothers Max and Jay help a classmate in trouble, they struggle with the consequences of their violent actions and worry they may be more like their abusive dad than they thought, so the brothers turn to their Bribri roots to find their way forward. Brothers Max and Jay help a classmate in trouble, they struggle with the consequences of their violent actions and worry they may be more like their abusive dad than they thought, so the brothers turn to their Bribri roots to find their way forward. Show less

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Funeral Songs for Dying Girls

Funeral Songs for Dying Girls

by Dimaline, Cherie

Book - 2023

Living on the grounds of a cemetery comes with ghosts, graves and death! Can Winifred survive? Living on the grounds of a cemetery comes with ghosts, graves and death! Can Winifred survive? Show less

Living on the grounds of a cemetery comes with ghosts, graves and death! Can Winifred survive? Living on the grounds of a cemetery comes with ghosts, graves and death! Can Winifred survive? Show less

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This Indian Kid

This Indian Kid

A Native American Memoir

by Chuculate, Eddie D.

Book - 2023

Eddie's upbringing was rich with love and bountiful lessons from his Creek and Cherokee heritage, deep-rooted traditions he embraced even as he learned to live within the culture of white, small-town America that dominated his migratory childhood. Eddie's upbringing was rich with love and bountiful lessons from his Creek and Cherokee heritage, deep-rooted traditions he embraced even as he learned to live within the culture of white, small-town America that dominated his migratory childhood. Show less

Eddie's upbringing was rich with love and bountiful lessons from his Creek and Cherokee heritage, deep-rooted traditions he embraced even as he learned to live within the culture of white, small-town America that dominated his migratory childhood. Eddie's upbringing was rich with love and bountiful lessons from his Creek and Cherokee heritage, deep-rooted traditions he embraced even as he learned to live within the culture of white, small-town America that dominated his migratory childhood. 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

Explains the traumatic effects of colonization on Indigenous people and how trauma can alter brain, body and behavior while highlighting the Indigenous re...Show more Explains the traumatic effects of colonization on Indigenous people and how trauma can alter brain, body and behavior while highlighting the Indigenous resilience of young people who have started their own journeys of decolonization, healing and change. Show less

Explains the traumatic effects of colonization on Indigenous people and how trauma can alter brain, body and behavior while highlighting the Indigenous re...Show more Explains the traumatic effects of colonization on Indigenous people and how trauma can alter brain, body and behavior while highlighting the Indigenous resilience of young people who have started their own journeys of decolonization, healing and change. Show less

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Warrior Girl Unearthed

Warrior Girl Unearthed

by Boulley, Angeline

Book - 2023

Perry learns that "Warrior Girl's" bones and knife are in museum archives. Realizing that a heist is the only way to bring the stolen artifacts ...Show more Perry learns that "Warrior Girl's" bones and knife are in museum archives. Realizing that a heist is the only way to bring the stolen artifacts to the tribe. But more women are disappearing, and Perry realizes there is a bigger mystery to uncover. Show less

Perry learns that "Warrior Girl's" bones and knife are in museum archives. Realizing that a heist is the only way to bring the stolen artifacts ...Show more Perry learns that "Warrior Girl's" bones and knife are in museum archives. Realizing that a heist is the only way to bring the stolen artifacts to the tribe. But more women are disappearing, and Perry realizes there is a bigger mystery to uncover. Show less

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Harvest House

Harvest House

by Smith, Cynthia Leitich

Book - 2023

When strange things start happening at night near a new, supposedly haunted, rural attraction, including a creepy man stalking young Indigenous women, Hughie Wolfe and his friends set out to discover the truth to protect everyone. When strange things start happening at night near a new, supposedly haunted, rural attraction, including a creepy man stalking young Indigenous women, Hughie Wolfe and his friends set out to discover the truth to protect everyone. Show less

When strange things start happening at night near a new, supposedly haunted, rural attraction, including a creepy man stalking young Indigenous women, Hughie Wolfe and his friends set out to discover the truth to protect everyone. When strange things start happening at night near a new, supposedly haunted, rural attraction, including a creepy man stalking young Indigenous women, Hughie Wolfe and his friends set out to discover the truth to protect everyone. Show less

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Four Faces of the Moon

Four Faces of the Moon

by Strong, Amanda

Graphic Novel - 2021

Spotted Fawn uses time travel to reconnect with her ancestors and her heritage. She comes face-to-face with some harsh historical realities and sees the courage and resilience of the generations before her. Spotted Fawn uses time travel to reconnect with her ancestors and her heritage. She comes face-to-face with some harsh historical realities and sees the courage and resilience of the generations before her. Show less

Spotted Fawn uses time travel to reconnect with her ancestors and her heritage. She comes face-to-face with some harsh historical realities and sees the courage and resilience of the generations before her. Spotted Fawn uses time travel to reconnect with her ancestors and her heritage. She comes face-to-face with some harsh historical realities and sees the courage and resilience of the generations before her. Show less

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Ready When You Are

Ready When You Are

by Lonesborough, Gary

Book - 2022

A love story between two boys — one who doesn't want to accept he's gay — and the boy who comes to live in his house and makes him realize who he is. A love story between two boys — one who doesn't want to accept he's gay — and the boy who comes to live in his house and makes him realize who he is. Show less

A love story between two boys — one who doesn't want to accept he's gay — and the boy who comes to live in his house and makes him realize who he is. A love story between two boys — one who doesn't want to accept he's gay — and the boy who comes to live in his house and makes him realize who he is. Show less

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Elatsoe

Elatsoe

by Little Badger, Darcie

Book - 2020

Elatsoe is a typical teenager, except she lives in an America where everyone knows ghosts, fairies and vampires are real. She has gifts from her Lipan Apache Six-Great-Grandmothers that she will use to solve her cousin's murder. Elatsoe is a typical teenager, except she lives in an America where everyone knows ghosts, fairies and vampires are real. She has gifts from her Lipan Apache Six-Great-Grandmothers that she will use to solve her cousin's murder. Show less

Elatsoe is a typical teenager, except she lives in an America where everyone knows ghosts, fairies and vampires are real. She has gifts from her Lipan Apache Six-Great-Grandmothers that she will use to solve her cousin's murder. Elatsoe is a typical teenager, except she lives in an America where everyone knows ghosts, fairies and vampires are real. She has gifts from her Lipan Apache Six-Great-Grandmothers that she will use to solve her cousin's murder. Show less

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The Heartbeat of Wounded Knee [Young Readers' Edition]

The Heartbeat of Wounded Knee [Young Readers' Edition]

Life in Native America

by Treuer, David

Book - 2022

Native American culture is far from defeated. It is thriving as much today as it was 100 years ago. "The Heartbeat of Wounded Knee" looks at Native American culture as it exists today and the fight to preserve language and traditions. Native American culture is far from defeated. It is thriving as much today as it was 100 years ago. "The Heartbeat of Wounded Knee" looks at Native American culture as it exists today and the fight to preserve language and traditions. Show less

Native American culture is far from defeated. It is thriving as much today as it was 100 years ago. "The Heartbeat of Wounded Knee" looks at Native American culture as it exists today and the fight to preserve language and traditions. Native American culture is far from defeated. It is thriving as much today as it was 100 years ago. "The Heartbeat of Wounded Knee" looks at Native American culture as it exists today and the fight to preserve language and traditions. Show less

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Sugar Falls

Sugar Falls

A Residential School Story

by Robertson, David

Graphic Novel - 2021

Based on true events in the life of Elder Betty Ross of the Cross Lake First Nation, Sugar Falls tells the story of a girl who shows great resilience in the face of indignity and abuse at a residential school. Based on true events in the life of Elder Betty Ross of the Cross Lake First Nation, Sugar Falls tells the story of a girl who shows great resilience in the face of indignity and abuse at a residential school. Show less

Based on true events in the life of Elder Betty Ross of the Cross Lake First Nation, Sugar Falls tells the story of a girl who shows great resilience in the face of indignity and abuse at a residential school. Based on true events in the life of Elder Betty Ross of the Cross Lake First Nation, Sugar Falls tells the story of a girl who shows great resilience in the face of indignity and abuse at a residential school. Show less

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Walking in Two Worlds

Walking in Two Worlds

by Kinew, Wab

Book - 2021

In real life, Bugz is a shy and self-conscious Indigenous teen, but in the virtual world, her alter ego is not just confident but dominant in a massive mu...Show more In real life, Bugz is a shy and self-conscious Indigenous teen, but in the virtual world, her alter ego is not just confident but dominant in a massive multiplayer video game universe. Feng has been sent from China to live with his aunt, a doctor on the reserve, after his online activity suggests he may be developing extremist sympathies. Show less

In real life, Bugz is a shy and self-conscious Indigenous teen, but in the virtual world, her alter ego is not just confident but dominant in a massive mu...Show more In real life, Bugz is a shy and self-conscious Indigenous teen, but in the virtual world, her alter ego is not just confident but dominant in a massive multiplayer video game universe. Feng has been sent from China to live with his aunt, a doctor on the reserve, after his online activity suggests he may be developing extremist sympathies. Show less

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Hearts Unbroken

Hearts Unbroken

by Smith, Cynthia Leitich

Book - 2018

Kayla has lived her life solely among humans: unbeknownst to all, she is a werecat. When she reveals to her boyfriend this well-kept secret, a series of disastrous events are unleashed. Kayla has lived her life solely among humans: unbeknownst to all, she is a werecat. When she reveals to her boyfriend this well-kept secret, a series of disastrous events are unleashed. Show less

Kayla has lived her life solely among humans: unbeknownst to all, she is a werecat. When she reveals to her boyfriend this well-kept secret, a series of disastrous events are unleashed. Kayla has lived her life solely among humans: unbeknownst to all, she is a werecat. When she reveals to her boyfriend this well-kept secret, a series of disastrous events are unleashed. Show less

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The Summer of Bitter and Sweet

The Summer of Bitter and Sweet

by Ferguson, Jenny

Book - 2022

When Lou's father gets out of prison, she doesn't want anything to do with him — but he's not giving her the option to ignore him. King, an old friend who might become something more, and the rest of her community might be able to help. When Lou's father gets out of prison, she doesn't want anything to do with him — but he's not giving her the option to ignore him. King, an old friend who might become something more, and the rest of her community might be able to help. Show less

When Lou's father gets out of prison, she doesn't want anything to do with him — but he's not giving her the option to ignore him. King, an old friend who might become something more, and the rest of her community might be able to help. When Lou's father gets out of prison, she doesn't want anything to do with him — but he's not giving her the option to ignore him. King, an old friend who might become something more, and the rest of her community might be able to help. Show less

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The Barren Grounds

The Barren Grounds

by Robertson, David

Book - 2020

Morgan and Eli are placed in a foster home in Winnipeg. They each feel disconnected while also struggling to fit in at school and their new home until they find a secret place that opens a portal to another reality. Morgan and Eli are placed in a foster home in Winnipeg. They each feel disconnected while also struggling to fit in at school and their new home until they find a secret place that opens a portal to another reality. Show less

Morgan and Eli are placed in a foster home in Winnipeg. They each feel disconnected while also struggling to fit in at school and their new home until they find a secret place that opens a portal to another reality. Morgan and Eli are placed in a foster home in Winnipeg. They each feel disconnected while also struggling to fit in at school and their new home until they find a secret place that opens a portal to another reality. Show less

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Braiding Sweetgrass for Young Adults

Braiding Sweetgrass for Young Adults

Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants

by Kimmerer, Robin Wall

Book - 2022

Indigenous botanist Kimmerer shows how living things can teach us lessons and provide great gifts. Monique Gray Smith adapts this edition specifically for young adults who seek a better ecological understanding by paying attention to plants. Indigenous botanist Kimmerer shows how living things can teach us lessons and provide great gifts. Monique Gray Smith adapts this edition specifically for young adults who seek a better ecological understanding by paying attention to plants. Show less

Indigenous botanist Kimmerer shows how living things can teach us lessons and provide great gifts. Monique Gray Smith adapts this edition specifically for young adults who seek a better ecological understanding by paying attention to plants. Indigenous botanist Kimmerer shows how living things can teach us lessons and provide great gifts. Monique Gray Smith adapts this edition specifically for young adults who seek a better ecological understanding by paying attention to plants. Show less

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Apple

Apple

Skin to the Core : A Memoir in Words and Pictures

by Gansworth, Eric

Book - 2020

This memoir in verse follows Eric's life as part of an Onondaga family living among Tuscaroras while also exploring the traumatic legacy of the U.S. government boarding schools. This memoir in verse follows Eric's life as part of an Onondaga family living among Tuscaroras while also exploring the traumatic legacy of the U.S. government boarding schools. Show less

This memoir in verse follows Eric's life as part of an Onondaga family living among Tuscaroras while also exploring the traumatic legacy of the U.S. government boarding schools. This memoir in verse follows Eric's life as part of an Onondaga family living among Tuscaroras while also exploring the traumatic legacy of the U.S. government boarding schools. Show less

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A Snake Falls to Earth

A Snake Falls to Earth

by Little Badger, Darcie

Book - 2021

Worlds collide when Nina, a Lipan girl from our world, and Oil, a kid from a land filled with spirits, meet up for the first time in centuries. An adventure filled with magical creatures, monsters and long-lost families. Worlds collide when Nina, a Lipan girl from our world, and Oil, a kid from a land filled with spirits, meet up for the first time in centuries. An adventure filled with magical creatures, monsters and long-lost families. Show less

Worlds collide when Nina, a Lipan girl from our world, and Oil, a kid from a land filled with spirits, meet up for the first time in centuries. An adventure filled with magical creatures, monsters and long-lost families. Worlds collide when Nina, a Lipan girl from our world, and Oil, a kid from a land filled with spirits, meet up for the first time in centuries. An adventure filled with magical creatures, monsters and long-lost families. Show less

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The Power of Style

The Power of Style

How Fashion and Beauty Are Being Used to Reclaim Cultures

by Allaire, Christian

Book - 2021

This book from "Vogue" fashion and style writer Christian Allaire (Ojibwe) looks at the connections between fashion, culture and social justice. This book from "Vogue" fashion and style writer Christian Allaire (Ojibwe) looks at the connections between fashion, culture and social justice. Show less

This book from "Vogue" fashion and style writer Christian Allaire (Ojibwe) looks at the connections between fashion, culture and social justice. This book from "Vogue" fashion and style writer Christian Allaire (Ojibwe) looks at the connections between fashion, culture and social justice. Show less

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The Marrow Thieves

The Marrow Thieves

by Dimaline, Cherie

Book - 2017

Visit post-apocalyptic Canada, where only indigenous people have the gift of dreaming, where children are hunted for their precious bone marrow and where Frenchie, saved from the Recruiters by Miigwans, has been on the run for over five years. Visit post-apocalyptic Canada, where only indigenous people have the gift of dreaming, where children are hunted for their precious bone marrow and where Frenchie, saved from the Recruiters by Miigwans, has been on the run for over five years. Show less

Visit post-apocalyptic Canada, where only indigenous people have the gift of dreaming, where children are hunted for their precious bone marrow and where Frenchie, saved from the Recruiters by Miigwans, has been on the run for over five years. Visit post-apocalyptic Canada, where only indigenous people have the gift of dreaming, where children are hunted for their precious bone marrow and where Frenchie, saved from the Recruiters by Miigwans, has been on the run for over five years. Show less

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Firekeeper's Daughter

Firekeeper's Daughter

by Boulley, Angeline

Book - 2021

Daunis has never fit in. Not in her hometown or on the Ojibwe reservation. She's about to go to college when she witnesses a shocking murder and reluctantly goes undercover to solve the mystery. Daunis has never fit in. Not in her hometown or on the Ojibwe reservation. She's about to go to college when she witnesses a shocking murder and reluctantly goes undercover to solve the mystery. Show less

Daunis has never fit in. Not in her hometown or on the Ojibwe reservation. She's about to go to college when she witnesses a shocking murder and reluctantly goes undercover to solve the mystery. Daunis has never fit in. Not in her hometown or on the Ojibwe reservation. She's about to go to college when she witnesses a shocking murder and reluctantly goes undercover to solve the mystery. Show less

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The Things She's Seen

The Things She's Seen

by Kwaymullina, Ambelin

Book - 2019

Beth may be a ghost, but she's not going to let it stop her from finding answers to a mysterious fire or healing her detective father's broken heart. Beth may be a ghost, but she's not going to let it stop her from finding answers to a mysterious fire or healing her detective father's broken heart. Show less

Beth may be a ghost, but she's not going to let it stop her from finding answers to a mysterious fire or healing her detective father's broken heart. Beth may be a ghost, but she's not going to let it stop her from finding answers to a mysterious fire or healing her detective father's broken heart. Show less

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An Indigenous Peoples' History of the United States for Young People

An Indigenous Peoples' History of the United States for Young People

by Dunbar-Ortiz, Roxanne

Book - 2019

Author Ortiz-Dunbar dismantles mythologies and fosters critical thinking about the nation's history and events and the conventional narratives surrounding Indigenous histories and cultures. Author Ortiz-Dunbar dismantles mythologies and fosters critical thinking about the nation's history and events and the conventional narratives surrounding Indigenous histories and cultures. Show less

Author Ortiz-Dunbar dismantles mythologies and fosters critical thinking about the nation's history and events and the conventional narratives surrounding Indigenous histories and cultures. Author Ortiz-Dunbar dismantles mythologies and fosters critical thinking about the nation's history and events and the conventional narratives surrounding Indigenous histories and cultures. Show less

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Pemmican Wars

Pemmican Wars

by Vermette, Katherena

Graphic Novel - 2017

On an ordinary day, during a history class lecture about the Pemmican Wars, Echo Desjardins is briefly transported to another time and place — a Métis bison hunt on the Saskatchewan prairie. On an ordinary day, during a history class lecture about the Pemmican Wars, Echo Desjardins is briefly transported to another time and place — a Métis bison hunt on the Saskatchewan prairie. Show less

On an ordinary day, during a history class lecture about the Pemmican Wars, Echo Desjardins is briefly transported to another time and place — a Métis bison hunt on the Saskatchewan prairie. On an ordinary day, during a history class lecture about the Pemmican Wars, Echo Desjardins is briefly transported to another time and place — a Métis bison hunt on the Saskatchewan prairie. Show less

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