The following resources were gathered to help educators bring more Native books into their classrooms and libraries, and they offer information on how to teach these stories with care and respect.

Are an educator at a school serving predominantly Indigenous students? We have books for you! Thanks to a generous donation from Hachette Book Group, we invite you to fill out this form to request book donations for your classroom and school library.

Qualifying classrooms, libraries, and organizations will receive bundles of Native-authored titles.

A Brief History of Native Children’s Literature by Mandi Harris (Cherokee Nation)

How to Choose Materials for Your Bookshelves by Catherine Anton Baty, MLS (Big Sandy Rancheria)

Words Matter by Catherine Anton Baty, MLS (Big Sandy Rancheria)

Tropes & Stereotypes by Catherine Anton Baty, MLS (Big Sandy Rancheria)

List of Native literature awards, organizations, educator websites, and more

From CBC News: “What’s Wrong with Land Acknowledgments, and How to Make Them Better: 5 First Nations people weigh in with their thoughts, advice and expectations”

From Simon Fraser University: “Beyond Land Acknowledgements” by Sxwpilemaát Siyám (Squamish Nation)

From the Native Governance Center: “Beyond Land Acknowledgement: A Guide”

From Perspectives on History: “Land Acknowledgements: Helpful, Harmful, Hopeful” by Elizabeth Ellis (Peoria Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma) and Rose Stremlau

American Indian Library Association

From the National Council of Teachers of English: “Proceed With Caution: Using Native American Folktales in the Classroom” by Debbie Reese (Nambé Pueblo)

From Illuminative: Teaching Resources