Native American and Indigenous Booklist - NATIVEAMERICAN
Here at Lee & Low Books, we publish a range of Native American, Indigenous and First Nations children's books, including many by Native authors and illustrators. Find leveled readers and award-winning picture books as well as middle grade and YA novels highlighting Native American cultures. We are proud to showcase stories that celebrate Native voices and experiences of Native communities and historically underrepresented or misrepresented in children's literature. See the fully designed list here in PDF form.
Native American and Indigenous Booklist (37 Books): | $480.55 |

Nature/Science, Nonfiction, Weather/Seasons/Clothing, Classroom Activities, Middle Grade, YA interest, Similarities and Differences, Identity/Self Esteem/Confidence, Native American Interest, Music, Multiethnic interest, Holidays/Traditions, Grandparents, Friendship, Forgiveness, Families, Environment/Nature, Childhood Experiences and Memories, Breaking Gender Barriers, Biography/Memoir, Empathy/Compassion, Integrity/Honesty , Persistence/Grit, Realistic Fiction, Water, Pride, Geography, Tolerance/Acceptance, California, Emergent, Early Readers, Leveled Readers, Diversity
Included formats shown below in BOLD
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At the ParkBy Nayer Illustrated by Akweks |
Guided Reading: D
Lexile Level: AD70L |
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Laundry DayBy Hjemboe Illustrated by Hehenberger |
Guided Reading: C DRA: 3 |
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Fancy DanceBy Johnson Illustrated by Akweks |
Guided Reading: G
Lexile Level: AD390L |
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I Make Clay PotsBy Johnson Illustrated by Barnard |
Guided Reading: D
Lexile Level: BR30L |
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I'm Heading to the RodeoBy Herman Illustrated by Milne |
Guided Reading: I
Lexile Level: AD450L |
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My FamilyBy Hjemboe Illustrated by Sullivan |
Guided Reading: B DRA: 3 |
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My HorseBy Hjemboe Illustrated by Emerson |
Guided Reading: B DRA: 2 |
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Living in an IglooBy Reynolds Photographed by Reynolds |
Guided Reading: G
Lexile Level: AD410L |
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Baby Rattlesnake / Viborita de CascabelBy Ata / Moroney Illustrated by Reisberg |
Guided Reading: K
AR Level: 3.0 - 0.5 |
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Louis SockalexisBy Wise Illustrated by Farnsworth |
Guided Reading: S
AR Level: 5.7 - 0.5 |
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The Blue RosesBy Boyden Illustrated by Córdova |
Guided Reading: Q
AR Level: 3.2 - 0.5 |
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When the Shadbush BloomsBy Katz / Messinger Illustrated by Fadden |
Guided Reading: O
AR Level: 4.8 - 0.5 |
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A Man Called RavenBy Van Camp Illustrated by Littlechild
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Guided Reading: S
AR Level: 3.3 - 0.5 |
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Bears Make Rock SoupBy Erdrich Illustrated by Fifield |
Guided Reading: R
AR Level: 4.3 - 0.5 |
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Buffalo SongBy Bruchac Illustrated by Farnsworth |
Guided Reading: U
AR Level: 4.9 - 0.5 |
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Crazy Horse's VisionBy Bruchac Illustrated by Nelson |
Guided Reading: T
AR Level: 4.0 - 0.5 |
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Giving ThanksBy Swamp Illustrated by Printup |
Guided Reading: M
AR Level: 3.3 - 0.5 |
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Home to Medicine MountainBy Santiago Illustrated by Lowry |
Guided Reading: P
AR Level: 4.1 - 0.5 |
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Jim Thorpe's Bright PathBy Bruchac Illustrated by Nelson |
Guided Reading: T
AR Level: 5.5 - 0.5 |
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Kiki's JourneyBy Orona-Ramirez Illustrated by Day |
Guided Reading: Q
AR Level: 4.2 - 0.5 |
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Sky DancersBy Kirk Illustrated by Hale |
Guided Reading: P
AR Level: 4.4 - 0.5 |
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SharukoBy Brown Illustrated by Chavarri |
Guided Reading: R
Lexile Level: 1050L |
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Stone River CrossingBy Tingle |
Guided Reading: W DRA: 60 |
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The People Shall ContinueBy Ortiz Illustrated by Graves |
Guided Reading: U
AR Level: 4.2 - 0.5 |
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The Woman Who Outshone the Sun / La mujer que brillaba aún más que el solBy Martinez Illustrated by Olivera |
Guided Reading: M
AR Level: 4.5 - 0.5 |
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This Land Is My LandBy Littlechild Illustrated by Littlechild |
Guided Reading: X
AR Level: 4.7 - 0.5 |
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What's the Most Beautiful Thing You Know About Horses?By Van Camp Illustrated by Littlechild
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Guided Reading: O
AR Level: 3.5 - 0.5 |
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Bowman's StoreBy Bruchac |
Guided Reading: Z
AR Level: 5.8 - 14.0 |
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Indian No MoreBy McManis / Sorell |
Guided Reading: W
Lexile Level: 720L |
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Quiet HeroBy Nelson Illustrated by Nelson |
Guided Reading: V
AR Level: 5.6 - 0.5 |
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Rattlesnake MesaBy Weber Photographed by Renkun |
Guided Reading: Y
Lexile Level: 760L |
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The Story of All-Star Athlete Jim ThorpeBy Bruchac Illustrated by Nelson |
Guided Reading: W DRA: 60 |
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Wolf MarkBy Bruchac |
Guided Reading: Z+
AR Level: 5.3 - 15.0 |
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Killer of EnemiesBy Bruchac |
Guided Reading: Z+
AR Level: 5.7 - 14.0 |
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Trail of the DeadBy Bruchac
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Guided Reading: Z+
Lexile Level: 870L |
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Arrow of LightningBy Bruchac
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Guided Reading: Z+
Lexile Level: 890L |
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I RememberBy Hopkins |
Guided Reading: W
Lexile Level: NP |
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