Yáʼátʼééh/Hello! My name is Danielle, and I work with TeachingBooks as an Implementation & Training Specialist. I am Diné/Navajo. Explore the resources below for ideas to celebrate and honor Indigenous book creators.
At TeachingBooks, we celebrate many cultures and help people learn from different voices and experiences. To help you understand the classifications used on our site, we’ve created a guide called Definitions of TeachingBooks Classifications. For example, American Indian includes many different tribes and communities across the country.
American Indian: Books focusing on the histories, cultures, experiences, and perspectives of people who are American Indian, Native American, Inuit, Métis, First Nations, Alaska Native, and/or part of nations commonly acknowledged as Indigenous or Aboriginal to the Americas and/or territory within the current United States borders.
Indigenous Booklists
Indigenous booklists are a great way to find new books that share stories from different American Indian tribal nations. These booklists are created by organizations and institutions across America and are carefully chosen to help educators find stories that accurately and respectfully reflect Indigenous communities.
Audio Name Pronunciations
In addition to booklists, listen to Audio Name Pronunciations created by Indigenous authors. These recordings let you hear how names are pronounced and often include personal stories about culture, community, and upbringing. Listening to these voices helps us show respect, learn more about Indigenous identities, and understand the meaning behind each name.
Meet-the-Author Recordings
Hear directly from Indigenous authors with Meet-the-Author Recordings. They share what inspired their work and how their culture and community shaped their creativity. Listening to these voices helps us connect more deeply with the books and understand the importance of Indigenous perspectives.
Ahéheeʼ/Thank you!
We hope these Indigenous booklists and resources help educators and students celebrate real and respectful stories. These resources share the voices, traditions, and experiences of Indigenous peoples from many different communities. Let’s celebrate Indigenous peoples not just for one month, but all year long!
What’s working for you?
We’d love to hear how you’re using TeachingBooks resources in your classrooms and libraries! Leave your ideas in a comment below.
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