Books for Native American Heritage Month

By Coll Rowe | September 30 2025 | English Language Arts Social Studies & History

In celebration of Native American Heritage Month this November and beyond, Penguin Random House Education is highlighting books that explore Native American culture, history, and experiences.

Browse our collection here:

Native American Creators

I Am My Name

A Girl's Journey to Finding Her Cree Family

Judith Henderson, Onedove, Na'kuset

9780593648766

An evocative autobiographical picture book about Cree activist Na'kuset's life as a young girl taken from her home along with thousands of other indigenous children during the 1960s, and the journey of discovery that leads her to reclaim her life and culture.

$19.99 US

Oct 14, 2025

Hardcover

40 Pages

Knopf Books for Young Readers

The Sacred Stone Camp

Rae Rose, Aly McKnight

9780593696637

A stunning account of the Sacred Stone Camp's first day, where Indigenous activist LaDonna BraveBull Allard gathered water protectors to protest the Dakota Access Pipeline

$18.99 US

Oct 07, 2025

Hardcover

40 Pages

Dial Books

Clack, Clack! Smack! A Cherokee Stickball Story

Traci Sorell, Joseph Erb

9781623541934

Vann, a struggling stickball player, competes in a game on the Cherokee Nation. Can he help his team win?Written by award-winning Cherokee author Traci Sorell, sports lovers ages 4 to 7 are sure to love this action-packed book.

$17.99 US

Aug 06, 2024

Hardcover

32 Pages

Charlesbridge

Who Was Wilma Mankiller?

Stephen Marchesi, Who HQ, Andrea Page

9780593888872

Learn about the life and legacy of the first woman to serve as principal chief of the Cherokee Nation! Wilma Mankiller's struggle for political change throughout her life will be sure to inspire readers in this addition to the #1 New York Times bestselling series.

$6.99 US

Sep 02, 2025

Paperback

112 Pages

Penguin Workshop

This Land

Bridget George, Ashley Fairbanks

9780593651445

This land is your land now, but who did it belong to before? This engaging primer about native lands invites kids to trace history and explore their communities.

$18.99 US

Aug 27, 2024

Hardcover

40 Pages

Crown Books for Young Readers

English Language Arts > Fiction > People & Places by Group > Native American

She Persisted: Deb Haaland

Alexandra Boiger, Chelsea Clinton, Gillian Flint, Laurel Goodluck

9780593620700

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!

$6.99 US

Oct 03, 2023

Paperback

96 Pages

Philomel Books

On the Trapline

Julie Flett, David A. Robertson

9780735266681

A picture book celebrating Indigenous culture and traditions. The Governor General Award--winning team behind When We Were Alone shares a story that honors our connections to our past and our grandfathers and fathers.

$18.99 US

May 04, 2021

Hardcover

48 Pages

Tundra Books

English Language Arts > Fiction > Family > Multigenerational
English Language Arts > Fiction > Lifestyles > Country Life
English Language Arts > Fiction > People & Places by Region > Canada

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Books for Native American Heritage Month

By Coll Rowe | September 30 2025 | English Language Arts Social Studies & History

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