Welcome! Indigenous Reads Rising is a celebration of Indigenous children’s literature of Native Nations, centering those within the United States and Canada.

We created Indigenous Reads Rising to fill a need—to provide a resource where teachers, librarians, and readers can embrace the diversity of Indigenous children’s and teen literature. This site includes articles about best practices, book lists arranged by age category and topic, and additional resources for educators, librarians, booksellers, families, and writers alike. Indigenous Reads Rising is managed by the nonprofit We Need Diverse Books.

Founded by marginalized creators, We Need Diverse Books is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that strives to diversify the publishing industry and to make our bookshelves more equitable—all to promote literacy, build empathy, and reduce bias. WNDB’s programming supports diverse writers and illustrators, provides resources to educators and publishing professionals, and donates thousands of books to schools and libraries nationwide.

Seeking a book for your classroom, library, or personal bookshelf? Check out our lists of new and upcoming releases by Native writers and illustrators.

You can support Indigenous Reads Rising by making a donation to We Need Diverse Books, the nonprofit that runs this site. Your gift will help us provide more book lists and resources to educators and readers nationwide. Thank you for your generosity!