Recommended Reading

non-exhaustive lists

Adult Fiction and Non-Fiction

Children’s Fiction and Non-Fiction

Other Children’s Book Lists

Established in 2006 by Dr. Debbie Reese of Nambé Pueblo, American Indians in Children's Literature (AICL) provides critical analysis of Indigenous peoples in children's and young adult books. Dr. Jean Mendoza joined AICL as a co-editor in 2016

A critically reviewed list of American Indian-authored books for children, young adults, and educators. Also includes a list of not-recommended books.

Recommended Reading from Ottawa History Class Discussions

Please note that some of these titles may be out of print and may only be available secondhand or through libraries.