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61) Maria Tallchief
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Incline Village Library - Children's Nonfiction - Biography Shelf
J BIO TALLCHIEF 2021
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J BIO TALLCHIEF 2021
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"A biography of Maria Tallchief, part of the She Persisted chapter book series. When she was told that she might need to change her Osage name to one that sounded more Russian in order to succeed as a professional ballerina, Maria Tallchief refused and worked hard to become America’s first Native American prima ballerina."--
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A Native American woman describes how she loved her child before it was born and, throughout her pregnancy, gathered a bundle of gifts to welcome the newborn.
63) Wilma Mankiller
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Spanish Springs Library - Children's Nonfiction - Biography Shelf
J BIO MANKILLER 2022
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J BIO MANKILLER 2022
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"Little Wilma grew up hearing the stories of her people. A member of the Cherokee Nathan, she felt the mistreatment of Native Americans and saw the effects on her family. Inspired by daring activists who fought for their rights, she joined their cause, and after years of advocating for her community, she was elected to be the Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation. This amazing story of the leader and visionary features a fact and photo section at...
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Spanish Springs Library - Children's Nonfiction
J 811.6 ROBINS 2022
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J 811.6 ROBINS 2022
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The beloved traditional English Christmas carol, The Twelve Days of Christmas, has been adapted here to reflect aspects of the richly varied cultures and traditions of twelve Native American cultural groups from different parts of the U.S. A cultural background is included for each day’s gift in an easy-to-understand manner, placing the adapted song lyrics in the context of these tribal cultures. A wonderful companion to the best-selling Native...
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Downtown Reno Library - Children's Nonfiction
J 973.1 MCDONA 2022
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J 973.1 MCDONA 2022
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"American schoolchildren have long been taught that their country was 'discovered' by Christopher Columbus in 1492. But the history of Native Americans in the United States goes back tens of tens of thousands of years prior to Columbus's and other colonizers' arrivals. So, what's the true history?"--
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South Valleys Library - Children's Picture Books
J E GREEND 2022
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J E GREEND 2022
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Spanish Springs Library - Children's Picture Books
J E GREEND 2022
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J E GREEND 2022
1 available
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Wampanoag children listen as their grandmother tells them the story about how Weeachumun (the wise Corn) asked local Native Americans to show the newcomers how to grow food to yield a good harvest--Keepunumuk--in 1621.
67) Forever cousins
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Northwest Reno Library - Children's Picture Books
J E GOODLU 2022
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J E GOODLU 2022
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Sparks Library - Children's Picture Books
J E GOODLU 2022
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J E GOODLU 2022
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In this Native American story, Kara and Amanda are best-friend cousins. Then Kara leaves the city to move back to the Rez. Will their friendship stay the same? Kara and Amanda hate not being together. Then it's time for the family reunion on the Rez. Each girl worries that the other hasn't missed her. But once they reconnect, they realize that they are still forever cousins. This story highlights the ongoing impact of the 1950s Indian Relocation...
68) Finding my dance
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Northwest Reno Library - Children's Nonfiction - Biography Shelf
J BIO THUNDERCLOUD 2022
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J BIO THUNDERCLOUD 2022
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South Valleys Library - Children's Nonfiction - Biography Shelf
J BIO THUNDERCLOUD 2022
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J BIO THUNDERCLOUD 2022
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In her debut picture book, professional Indigenous dancer Ria Thundercloud tells the true story of her path to dance and how it helped her take pride in her Native American heritage. At four years old, Ria Thundercloud was brought into the powwow circle, ready to dance in the special jingle dress her mother made for her. As she grew up, she danced with her brothers all over Indian country. Then Ria learned more styles--tap, jazz, ballet--but still...
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Northwest Reno Library - Children's Nonfiction
J 970.3 SORELL 2018
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J 970.3 SORELL 2018
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North Valleys Library - Children's Nonfiction
J 970.3 SORELL 2018
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J 970.3 SORELL 2018
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Spanish Springs Library - Children's Nonfiction
J 970.3 SORELL 2018
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J 970.3 SORELL 2018
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The Cherokee community is grateful for blessings and challenges that each season brings. This is modern Native American life as told by an enrolled citizen of the Cherokee Nation. The word otsaliheliga (oh-jah-LEE-hay-lee-gah) is used by members of the Cherokee Nation to express gratitude. Beginning in the fall with the new year and ending in summer, follow a full Cherokee year of celebrations and experiences. Written by a citizen of the Cherokee...
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Sparks Library - Children's Picture Books
OJIBWA J E GRAYSM 2021
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OJIBWA J E GRAYSM 2021
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"A dual-language book that celebrates happiness and invites children to reflect on the little things in life that bring them joy. In English and Anishinaabemowin."--
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The sun on your face. The smell of warm bannock baking in the oven. Holding the hand of someone you love. What fills your heart with happiness? This beautiful board book, with illustrations from celebrated artist Julie Flett, serves as a reminder for little ones and adults alike to reflect on and cherish the moments in life that bring us joy
International speaker and award-winning author Monique Gray Smith wrote My Heart Fills with Happiness to support...
72) We sang you home
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Northwest Reno Library - Children's Picture Books
J E VANCAM 2022
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J E VANCAM 2022
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A couple celebrates and welcomes their baby into the world.
73) A day with Yayah
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South Valleys Library - Children's Picture Books
J E CAMPBE 2018
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J E CAMPBE 2018
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Spanish Springs Library - Children's Picture Books
J E CAMPBE 2018
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J E CAMPBE 2018
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On an outing in Nicola Valley, British Columbia, a Native American family forages for herbs and mushrooms while the grandmother passes down her language and knowledge to her young grandchildren. Includes glossary.
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Sparks Library - Children's Picture Books
OJIBWA J E GRAYSM 2021
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OJIBWA J E GRAYSM 2021
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"A . . . dual-language picture book, written in English and Ojibwa, intended to foster reconciliation among children and encourage them to show each other love and support"--Provided by publisher.
75) You hold me up
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Sierra View Library - Children's Picture Books
J E GRAYSM 2017
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J E GRAYSM 2017
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This vibrant picture book, beautifully illustrated by celebrated artist Danielle Daniel, encourages children to show love and support for each other and to consider each other's well-being in their everyday actions. Consultant, international speaker and award-winning author Monique Gray Smith wrote You Hold Me Up to prompt a dialogue among young people, their care providers and educators about reconciliation and the importance of the connections children...
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South Valleys Library - Children's Picture Books
J E LINDST 2020
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J E LINDST 2020
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Spanish Springs Library - Children's Picture Books
J E LINDST 2020
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J E LINDST 2020
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When a black snake threatens to destroy the earth, one young water protector takes a stand to defend the planet's water, in a tale inspired by the many indigenous-led conservation movements across North America.
77) Stolen words
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Northwest Reno Library - Children's Picture Books
J E FLOREN 2017
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J E FLOREN 2017
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"A little girl sets out to help her grandfather discover the Cree language that was stolen from him when he was sent away to residential school as a boy."--Provided by publisher.
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South Valleys Library - Children's Picture Books
J E FLETT 2013
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J E FLETT 2013
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Clarence, a young Cree Indian, and his grandmother pick blueberries together as they sing, look out for the animals, and enjoy sampling the fruit.
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Northwest Reno Library - Children's Picture Books
J E ROBERT 2016
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J E ROBERT 2016
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Sparks Library - Children's Picture Books
J E ROBERT 2016
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J E ROBERT 2016
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"When a young girl helps tend to her grandmother's garden, she begins to notice things that make her curious. Why does her grandmother have long, braided hair and beautifully colored clothing? Why does she speak another language and spend so much time with her family? As she asks her grandmother about these things, she is told about life in a residential school a long time ago, where all of these things were taken away. When We Were Alone is a story...
80) Berry song
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Northwest Reno Library - Children's Picture Books
J E GOADE 2022
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J E GOADE 2022
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On an island at the edge of a wide, wild sea, a girl and her grandmother gather gifts from the earth. Salmon from the stream, herring eggs from the ocean, and in the forest, a world of berries. Salmonberry, Cloudberry, Blueberry, Nagoonberry. Huckleberry, Snowberry, Strawberry, Crowberry. Through the seasons, they sing to the land as the land sings to them. Brimming with joy and gratitude, in every step of their journey, they forge a deeper kinship...