Winner of an American Indian Youth Literature Award New York Times best-selling author Cynthia Leitich Smith turns to realistic fiction with the thoughtful story of a Native teen navigating the complicated, confusing waters of high school -- and first love. When Louise Wolfe's first real boyfriend mocks and disrespects Native people in front of her, she breaks things off and dumps him over e-mail. It's her senior year,...
In honor of Native American Heritage Month, we are excited to highlight ten excellent books by Indigenous American authors. From picture books to young adult novels, these volumes have been chosen for their ability to intrigue, inspire, and inform.