Did you know? November is Native American Heritage Month. I’m sharing my list of books that I use to celebrate Native American, or Indigenous, heritage.
- What is culture without food? I love Fry Bread by Kevin Noble Maillard because it reminds us that food is everything. It’s also a great book to teach similes. Flat like a pancake, Round like a ball.
- We are Grateful by Traci Sorell is a wonderful text about gratitude and Cherokee history. Be prepared to learn new words. It’s also the winner of numerous awards. A must read!
- Bowwow Powwow by Brenda Child is a story about a girl with a vivid imagination and her dog, Itchy Boy. Though funny, the book does a good job of educating readers about the different aspects of a powwow. Click here to enjoy a read aloud by the author’s daughter!
- We Are Water Protectors by Carole Lindstrom touches on the importance of our water and the desire to protect it. Activism is front and center in this text. The author uses a black snake as a metaphor for those who are polluting the water. The power behind the words and illustrations are why this book is one of my favorites.
- The illustrations in Still This Love Goes On by Buffy Sainte-Marie are absolutely beautiful. The book is actually based on a song by the same name. The message of the book is about remembering our loved ones and the places you’ve been. I often use this book to re-teach visualizing skills and theme.
- You Hold Me Up by Monique Gray Smith and Danielle Daniel is a short story about building relationships, making connections and showing respect. This book is perfect for teaching theme.
I hope you enjoyed my list. Leave your questions below. Happy teaching!
