今天是美国印第安人日，是美国整个秋季为印第安人和印第安人举行的众多庆祝活动之一。印第安人日是10月的第二周，印第安人传统日是感恩节后的第一天。与此同时，在加拿大，6月21日是全国土著人民日。当然，我们不需要等到特定的一天或季节变化，才能深入了解我们目前居住的这片土地丰富而往往痛苦的历史。下面，我们整理了50多本由美国和加拿大土著居民编写或绘制的儿童读物。当然，这些故事就像作者一样五花八门。其中一些充满了殖民的悲剧真相，另一些则是对文化和遗产的美丽而诗意的庆祝。我们鼓励你和你的孩子早一点、经常一年到头地深入阅读这些书!
50+儿童书籍由本地作者和插图画家
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09/25/20
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The People Shall Continue, written by Simon J Ortiz and illustrated by Sharol Graves, $10.07, Bookshop and Amazon.
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All Around Us, written by Xelena Gonzalez and illustrated by Adriana M. Garcia, $16.51, Bookshop and Amazon.
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Fatty Legs accessible to younger readers. Now they, too, can meet this remarkable girl who reminds us what power we hold when we can read. (Description via Amazon)
When I Was Eight, written by Christy Jordan-Fenton and Margaret Pokiak-Fenton, illustrated by Gabrielle Grimard, $9.15, Bookshop and Amazon. ">
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At the Mountain's Base, written by Traci Sorell and illustrated by Weshoyot Alvitre, $16.55, Bookshop and Amazon.">
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Go Show the World: A Celebration of Indigenous Heroes, written by Wab Kinew and illustrated by Joe Morse, $16.55, Bookshop and Amazon.">
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Cree, Anishinaabemowin, and Spanish. (Description via Amazon)
My Heart Fills With Happiness, written by Monique Gray Smith and illustrated by Julie Flett, $6.39, Bookshop and Amazon.">
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This beautiful bedtime poem, written by acclaimed Inuit throat singer Celina Kalluk, describes the gifts given to a newborn baby by all the animals of the Arctic.
Lyrically and tenderly told by a mother speaking to her own little Kulu, an Inuktitut term of endearment often bestowed upon babies and young children, this visually stunning book is infused with the traditional Inuit values of love and respect for the land and its animal inhabitants. (Description via Amazon)
Sweetest Kulu, written by Celina Kalluk and illustrated by Alexandria Neonakis, $9.15, Bookshop and Amazon. ">
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a Cree edition. (Description via Amazon)
Stolen Words, written by Melanie Florence and illustrated by Gabrielle Grimard, $16.51, Bookshop and Amazon. ">
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As she did with Eye of The Needle, Yup'ik Eskimo elder Betty Huffmon shared this folktale with author/illustrator Teri Sloat, who brings it to life with her delightful illustrations. (Description via Amazon)
Berry Magic, written by Teri Sloat and illustrated by Betty Huffmon, $11.03, Bookshop and Amazon. ">
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In the process, we learn why Turtle's shell is cracked and why you never see Rabbit racing Turtle today. The bold and vibrant illustrations capture not only the grasslands of the High Plains but also the demeanor of its animal inhabitants and the humor of the tale. This familiar Native American tale will teach readers the importance of caring, resourcefulness, and respect. (Description via Amazon)
When Turtle Grew Feathers: A Folktale From the Choctaw Nation, written by Tim Tingle and illustrated by Stacey Schuett, $8.22, Bookshop and Amazon. ">
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Welcome Song for Baby: A Lullaby for Newborns, has partnered with award-winning illustrator Julie Flett to create a tender board book for babies and toddlers that celebrates the potential of every child. With its delightful contemporary illustrations,
Little You is perfect to be shared, read or sung to all the little people in your life―and the new little ones on the way! (Description via Amazon)
Little You, written by Richard Van Camp and illustrated by Julie Flett, $10.07, Bookshop and Amazon. ">
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