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.” – GoodReads
The 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.” – Goodreads
Indigenous 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.” – Goodreads
Rediscovery 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.” – Goodreads
Calling 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.” – Goodreads
Never 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?’” – Goodreads
A 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.” – Goodreads
Bad 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
