We recognize the month of November as Native American Heritage Month. One of our current displays highlights media about, from, and by people from indigenous communities of North America. A big thank you to Fazli Hida for creating this display! Keep reading to peruse a list of our most recently acquired books in the same category. Click any title to place a request today!
Path Lit by Lightning: The Life of Jim Thorpe by David Maraniss ~ “A riveting new biography of America’s greatest all-around athlete by the bestselling author of the classic biography When Pride Still Mattered.” – GoodReadsThe Seven Circles: Indigenous Teachings for Living Well by Chelsey Luger ~ “In this revolutionary self-help guide, two beloved Native American wellness activists offer wisdom for achieving spiritual, physical, and emotional wellbeing rooted in Indigenous ancestral knowledge.” – GoodreadsIndigenous Continent: The Epic Contest for North America by Pekka Hamalainen ~ “Necessary reading for anyone who cares about America’s past, present, and future, Indigenous Continent restores Native peoples to their rightful place at the very fulcrum of American history.” – GoodreadsRediscovery of America: Native Peoples and the Unmaking of U. S. History by Ned Blackhawk ~ “A sweeping and overdue retelling of U.S. history that recognizes that Native Americans are essential to understanding the evolution of modern America.” – GoodreadsCalling for a Blanket Dance by Oscar Hokeah ~ “A moving and deeply engaging debut novel about a young Native American man struggling to find strength in his familial identity, from a stellar new voice in literary fiction.” – GoodreadsNever Whistle at Night edited by Shane Hawk ~ “A bold, clever, and sublimely sinister collection that dares to ask the question: Are you ready to be un-settled?’” – GoodreadsA Council of Dolls by Mona Susan Power ~ “The long-awaited, profoundly moving, and unforgettable new novel from PEN Award–winning Native American author Mona Susan Power, spanning three generations of Yanktonai Dakota women from the 19th century to the present day.”– GoodreadsBad Cree by Jessica Johns ~ “In this gripping debut tinged with supernatural horror, a young Cree woman’s dreams lead her on a perilous journey of self-discovery that ultimately forces her to confront the toll of a legacy of violence on her family, her community and the land they call home.”– Goodreads