SMCL: Books For Native American Heritage Month

San Mateo CA

04 November, 2021

10:59 AM

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Press release from San Mateo County Libraries: Nicole November 3, 2021 There are more than 500 federally-recognized Native American tribes, opens a new window. Each tribe has its own set of cultures, languages, and traditions that have been passed down to their current generations. So, it's usually preferable to refer to indigenous peoples by their specific tribal name, rather than by broader terms like Native American or American Indian. We've curated a list of books in our collection from American Indians in Children's Literature (AICL), opens a new window, staff favorites and bestseller lists. This book list follows the AICL format of notating an author and illustrator's tribe, which demonstrates the diverse heritage of indigenous peoples. Some of these authors have also written multiple books, which we encourage you to check out as well. List created by SMCLKidsnFamilyPicks List created by SMCLKidsnFamilyPicks View Full List List created by SMCLKidsnFamilyPicks List created by SMCLKidsnFamilyPicks View Full List List created by SMCLTeenPicks List created by SMCLTeenPicks View Full List List created by SMCLAdultPicks List created by SMCLAdultPicks View Full List How will you celebrate Native American Heritage Month? Let us know in the comments below. This press release was produced by San Mateo County Libraries. The views expressed here are the author's own.