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This collection includes all titles on the list below. Displaying 1 - 13 of 13 titles. Search within this list. Thunder of the Plains. Little Brother of War.

Danny Blackgoat, Navajo Prisoner. Danny Blackgoat, Rugged Road to Freedom. Native Athletes in Action. Native Women of Courage. Native Men of Courage. Native Musicians in the Groove. Native Defenders of the Environment. Native Writers - Voices of Power. Sigafus, Kim; Ernst, Lyle. Native Elders - Sharing Their Wisdom.

Call us Contact form Email us. Thunder of the Plains Thunder of the Plains Author: Robinson, Gary Danny Wind is still not over the death of his father when his mom marries a white man. Tribal Journey Tribal Journey Author: Robinson, Gary A Native teen is forced to deal with becoming partially paralyzed as a result of a car accident caused while both drivers were texting. Robinson, Gary Sixteen-year-old Mississippi Choctaw Randy Cheska's rebellion becomes a journey of discovery when he finds a sense of self-worth and new direction in life through playing the traditional Choctaw game of stickball.

Tingle, Tim In book one of the trilogy, the Navajo teen is captured and forced on the Long Walk of Robinson, Gary Mark Centeno, who is of Chumash, Crow, Mexican, and Filipino ancestry, becomes captivated by powwow dancing and embraces a new, exciting connection to his Native heritage. Tingle, Tim In the second book of the trilogy, following his escape from prison, the Navajo teen experiences a harrowing journey towards home.

Schilling, Vincent From the Olympics to national and minor league teams, here are the stories of some of the many Native athletes who have excelled in the field of sports. Fournel, Kelly These ten biographies of outstanding Native women leaders recount the extraordinary work of women in such diverse fields as the arts, education, the environment, the media, women's rights, and tribal leadership. Schilling, Vincent These inspiring stories of ten native men are tales of courage, determination, and honesty, often in the face of racism and adversity.

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Schilling, Vincent Music is their passion. Schilling, Vincent The men and women profiled here are united by their work to protect the environment and to support indigenous rights. During the course of the year Omakayas experiences personal and physical maturity, and is recognized as a woman. Illustrated by Louise Bussiere. Hartman describes learning to make dream catchers from an Ojibway elder years ago and relates a story the woman told her, passed down through the generations, of how dream catchers came to be made by the Ojibway people.

She then provides a step-by-step account of how she makes a dream catcher, including explanations of what each part symbolizes. Nonfiction; Ages Ilko, John A. Nonfiction; Age 12 and older Jaakola, Lyz. Illustrated by Karen Savage-Blue. Nonfiction; Ages Keeshig-Tobias, Lenore. Illustrated by Polly Keeshig-Tobias. Translated by Shirley Pheasant Williams. When Momma and her two daughters move from an Ojibway reservation to a city, young Polly has a bad day at school when her classmates play cowboys and Indians and tease her about being an Indian. Momma manages to soothe Polly's hurt feelings and restore her sense of pride by reminding her of some of the things Mishomis grandfather taught her about her heritage.

The straight-forward, poignant story is based on a childhood experience of the book's young illustrator. Picture book; Ages King, Sandra. Photographs by Catherine Whipple.

We Are Still Here Lerner, A color photoessay depicts the life of a year-old Ojibway girl, Shannon Anderson, who lives with her grandmother, sisters and cousins in Minneapolis. Shannon's life is firmly rooted in her cultural heritage. A fancy dancer belonging to two drum and dance groups, she goes through detailed preparations to get her intricate costumes ready for performances, but she is proud of her skills in the traditional ways of her people.

Nonfiction; Ages Lowden, Stephanie Golightly. Blue Horse Books, Relying on their courage, resourcefulness, and survival skills, the siblings search for their relatives and the safety of their remote location. Includes historical notes, glossary, and annotated resources list. Includes a glossary, listing of important dates, bibliography and index. Nonfiction; Ages Lund, Bill. Nonfiction; Ages Martinson, David. Illustrations by Vince Cody. Easy Reader; Ages Osinski, Alice. The Chippewa settled in what is now called Wisconsin and in the Great Lakes area.

Nonfiction; Ages Osofsky, Audrey. Illustrated by Ed Young. Such a net served to catch bad dreams, while allowing good dreams to flow on through to the sleeping child. Young's decorative page borders pay tribute to the floral patterns of Ojibway artists and his images of clothing and other objects allude to this cultural history. Picture book; Ages Pfaff, Tim.

Paths of the People: Chippewa Valley Museum Press: Because Pfaff's text does not "freeze" this history in the preceding centuries, the later outcomes of treaties established in the 19th century are part of his account. Based on an extensively researched ten-year exhibition opened in , this unique volume includes valuable archival maps and photos not found in any other publication.

Nonfiction;Ages Plain, Ferguson. Pemmican Publications Unit 2 - Burrows Ave. Some days he sees an elder known as Ol' Danny sitting on the cabin's front porch and when Waaboozoons sees him, the boy always calls out "Aniish naa? He gets used to the fact that Ol' Danny never responds to his greeting. Much to the boy's surprise, however, one day the old man answers him and from that day on the two become good friends, with Ol' Danny teaching Waaboozoons much about the old ways. A quiet picture story, illustrated in distinctive dark-blue-and-white paintings by a self-taught Ojibway artist, shows the importance of respect for elders in the Native American value system.

Picture book; Ages Qualey, Marsha. The tension this creates in her family and at school escalates when spearfishing season starts and bigotry turns into violence. Fiction; Ages Regguinti, Gordon. Photographs by Dale Kakkak. Narrative by an Ojibway writer with color photographs by a Menominee photographer recount year-old Glen Jackson's first time gathering wild rice with his father near their home on the Leech Lake Reservation in Minnesota.

In addition to showing the harvest from start to finish, the author continually links the tradition to Glen's Ojibway heritage with the teachings of his elders, placing the harvest in a broader cultural context. Nonfiction; Ages Rendon, Marcie R. Photographs by Cheryl Walsh Bellville.

Marcie Rendon's text and Cheryl Walsh Bellville's many color photographs look at some of the ways in which one Anishinabe family celebrates the circle of life: The Downwind family--parents, children, foster children--is profiled over the course of a summer, during which time they go on the powwow trail, attending two gatherings where they become part of a larger community.

Nonfiction; Ages Rosinsky, Natalie M.

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We the People Compass Point, The narrative is accompanied by both black-and-white and color photographs. Non-fiction; Ages Smith, Cynthia Leitich. Jenna wants to jingle dance at the next powwow, but she doesn't have any jingles for her dress. Resourceful and determined, Jenna visits her great-aunt, an older cousin, and a family friend.

She asks each woman if she can borrow a row of jingles. Each provides Jenna with a row, and a request, "Will you dance for me?

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Jenna, her family, and friends all embrace cultural traditions while living contemporary lives, as the full-page watercolor illustrations emphasize. An author's note provides additional facts about Jenna's heritage and jingle dancing. Indians of North America Chelsea House, In addition to providing basic information, this volume also shows the impact of conflict with white residents over time.

Nonfiction; Age 10 and older Waboose, Jan Bourdeau. Illustrated by Kare n Reczuch. Kid's Can Press, When an Ojibway boy spends a day in the company of Mishomis grandfather , the two of them both claim morning, noon, and night as their favorite time of day. In the morning on the lake in a birchbark canoe, they see a family of loons; hiking up a cliff at noon, they see an eagle; and walking through the forest at night, they see a pack of wolves.

The boy is initially frightened by each sight but he follows the example of his grandfather and stays perfectly quiet and still. After each animal has passed, Mishomis interprets cultural messages for the boy, thereby teaching him about his heritage. Picture book; Ages Wagamese, Richard. Rapid Reads Orca, He receives a request to carve a spirit mask, a venture that puts his life at risk. Winnebago history and continuing cultural traditions are related by elders in this compilation of interviews conducted by at-risk Winnebago youth in the Black River Falls area in a project sponsored by the Western Dairyland Economic Opportunity Commission.

Historical and contemporary photographs and drawings by Winnebago youth illustrate the volume. A bibliography is included. Nonfiction; Ages Hunter, Sally M. Photographs by Joe Allen. Planting in the spring; tending in the summer; harvesting, storing and giving thanks in the fall; food throughout the winter. These are the four seasons of corn for the Winnebago, or Hochunk, people. Twelve-year-old Russell, a member of Hochunk Nation who lives in St.

Paul, is learning about the importance of corn from his grandfather, who takes Russell, his brothers, sisters and cousins to the country each year to plant and care for a field. But the corn is more than food for the Hochunk, it is also considered a gift from the spirits. As Russell and his family give attention to the corn every season in the midst of their busy city lives, they reaffirm ties to their heritage and knowledge of the ways of their people. Text and color photographs comprise another welcome portrayal of contemporary American Indian lives.

Nonfiction; Ages Walker, Paul Robert. American Indian Lives Facts on File, Includes bibliography and index. Nonfiction; Ages Menominee Bial, Raymond. The text is accompanied by many historic and modern-day photographs, paintings, and maps on glossy pages. The series also includes a timeline, a list of notable figures, a glossary, and a list of sources in each volume. Ages Brescia, Bill.

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Illustrated by Patricia Klink. Box , Seattle, WA , A'una contains instructions for 32 games and recipes from 24 North American Indian Nations, accompanied by line drawings and photographs of contemporary Indian children on the playground and in the kitchen. Menominee games and recipes are included. Nonfiction; Ages Kalbacken, Joan. A large-type text examines the Menominee culture, traditions and government, both historically and today. In spite its brevity, the book includes an entire chapter on Chief Oshkosh. Illustrated primarily with contemporary and historical photographs.

Includes a glossary and index. Nonfiction; Ages Ourada, Patricia. Though not written by an American Indian, this series volume deals squarely with the realities of white racism, bigotry, and paternalism. When that policy had clearly failed, the Menominee fought for and won restoration of their Indian status. Although a memorial pays tribute to the warrior on the grounds of a New York City Park where he died in , this book draws attention to the history of his people and the infringement of the colonists on their land.

Nonfiction; Ages Heath, Kristina. Based on 18th century traditional family life in which it was the custom for the head of a family to orally transmit cultural values to children each morning, the story not only gives young readers insight into Mohican traditions, but will also have meaning for today's children and their parents. Each entry is accompanied by a photograph of the elder, as well as a photo documenting the interview itself.

The original voices of the teen narrators have been retained throughout. Nonfiction; Age 9 and up Oneida Duvall, Jill. Nonfiction; Ages Nelson, Mary Carroll. Bennett was the second Native American ever to hold this position. Illustrated by Christopher Canyon. A poem from Wisconsin Oneida writer Sandra De Coteau Orie celebrates the coming of spring with questions that invite children to observe and appreciate nature's gifts. Christopher Canyon's paintings are filled with the small wonders of nature.

Picture book; Ages Stone, Amy M. Color and black-and-white photographs, maps, and drawings illustrate the text throughout, and sidebars and text boxes offer supplementary details. Potawatomi Gibson, Karen Bush. Native Peoples Bridgestone Books, Includes a Potawatomi story and an in-depth description of the tribal government and traditional ceremonies. Instructions for creating a Potawatomi game, a glossary, an index, and sources for more information are offered as end notes.

Non-fiction; Ages Powell, Suzanne I. First Book Franklin Watts, The final chapter is devoted to an account of the Potawatomi people today.

Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, American Indian educators, subject specialists and materials specialists from Wisconsin reviewed the print materials and non-print media for children and adults recommended in a publication created for public libraries but equally useful at all levels for schools. Horning and David Wrone.

First-pick books are designated. Books from small Indian-owned-and-managed publishers are included. Information about evaluation issues opens the book. A human resources directory provides a unique feature. Although there is a Wisconsin emphasis throughout, much of the information is essential for educators in all parts of the U. The title may be misleading, in that the books are standard trade books, not encyclopedias and other standard reference books.

Not specific to Wisconsin Nations, but helpful nonetheless. She addresses the importance of authors doing their homework and background work as part of creating books for youth, and discusses how reviews of books for children and teens can reinforce stereotypes and misperceptions about Native peoples when the reviewer lacks the knowledge or understanding to critically assess the work's authenticity and accuracy. Seale, Doris and Beverly Slapin, editors. In addition to the critical reviews, this volume includes essays by Native people who share their perceptions and their pain regarding the sterotypes and misinformation about Native peoples that have been generated for decades in books for youth.

These individuals challenge us all to listen and to learn. Slapin, Beverly and Doris Seale. New Society Publishers, Useful for inservices and for teaching older children, as well. Dorris, Joseph Bruchac, Rosemary Gonzales and others offer opportunities for outsiders to grow in understanding about what makes a good book about American Indian themes and topics.

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An extensive sequence of reviews and commentaries includes many children's books "about" Indians and takes frequently taught and used books to task for reinforcing stereotypes. Native Wisconsin Homepage http: This bibliography may be reproduced for use in Wisconsin schools and libraries as long as credit is given to the Cooperative Children's Book Center.

This concise history of Indian governments from before European contact to the present includes numerous black-and-white photographs, maps, and materials in highlighted boxes with additional information. Nonfiction; Ages Krull, Kathleen. Photographs by David Hautzig. A World of My Own Lodestar, Eleven-year-old Thirza and twelve-year-old Shawnee are students at the Milwaukee Community Indian School, which is distinctive for a number of reasons discussed in the text: Within this context, both children are presented as unique individuals: Shawnee dreams of becoming an architect and returning to the reservation, while Thirza, an aspiring actress, is headed for Broadway or Hollywood.

Color photographs show the two children in their day-to-day activities in and out of school. The foreword includes a note from the editor and an introduction by Helen Maynor Schierbeck, a noted writer on American Indian education.

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