One of the most magical things about reading is that it can help us walk in another person's shoes. We can experience different perspectives and expand our world views. Take our Reading Challenge and get inspired to read widely!
Here are some books by Indigenous writers and illustrators to get you started. Of course, you can check out our Read Indigenous booklist all year round, not just during National Indigenous History Month in June.
Caribou Song by Tomson Highway and John Rombough
Joe and Cody's family follows the caribou. Joe sings and Cody dances, and one day ten thousand caribou come when the brothers call!
The Eagle Mother by Brett D. Huson and Natasha Donovan
Follow the eagle mother as she teaches her eaglets what they need to survive on their own.
Swift Fox All Along by Rebecca Thomas and Maya McKibbin
When she visits her big family, Swift Fox feels like she doesn't belong. But then she meets her cousin and realizes she's not the only one.
The Water Walker by Joanne Robertson
The true story of Nokomis Josephine Mandamin. The determined grandmother walked all the way around the Great Lakes to raise awareness of the need to protect water.
When We Are Kind by Monique Gray Smith and Nicole Neidhardt
Celebrate simple acts of everyday kindness! The message of this book encourages us to be kind to others and to ourselves.