In celebration of Native American Heritage Month this November, Penguin Random House Education is highlighting the stories of our authors and illustrators who represent the Indigenous Experience. Using #StoriesoftheLand, #NativeAmericanbooks, and #Indigenousreads, join us in putting a spotlight on the rich and diverse stories showcasing the important contributions and experiences of Native people.
Here is a selection of titles that we encourage you to share with your students this month and beyond:
Inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger, a chapter book series about women who spoke up and rose up against the odds--including Deb Haaland!A 2024 American Indian Youth Literature Honor Book!
Twelve Native American kids present historical and contemporary laws, policies, struggles, and victories in Native life, each with a powerful refrain: We are still here! An ideal nonfiction picture book for 7-10-year-old future activists and changemakers! An inspiring read by best-selling and award-winning Cherokee author Traci Sorell.
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.
"A comprehensive and accessible history of the Indigenous peoples of North America." - STARRED REVIEW, School Library JournalIntroducing a new nonfiction series that uncovers hidden histories of the United States.
The Campoy-Ada Award, established in 2017 with biannual calls for submissions, celebrates books in Spanish for children and young adults published in the United States and Puerto Rico. Sponsored by a partnership between the North American Academy of the Spanish Language (ANLE) and the University of Texas, San Antonio (UTSA), this prize covers 12 categories,
Sustaining K-12 DEI Initiatives in a Changing Landscape: Tips, Tools, and Strategies Wednesday, February 12, 2025 @ 3:00 – 4:00 pm ET Presented by Dr. Keisha Harris, Principal, Central School (NJ), and Affirmative Action and DEI Officer; Dr. Lori Rhodes, Associate Superintendent for High Schools, Stamford Public Schools (CT); and Dr. Erica Silva, School
