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Indigenous Stories

Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with books for all age groups! Starting with picture books, and progressing to middle grade, young adult and adult books.

My Powerful Hair

By: Carole Lindstrom
Narrated by: Jennifer Bobiwash
Length: 10 minutes

Our ancestors say our hair is our memories, our source of strength and power, a celebration of our lives. Mom never had long hair—she was told it was too wild. Grandma couldn’t have long hair—hers was taken from her. But one young girl can’t wait to grow her hair long: for herself, for her family, for her connection to her culture and the Earth,... Read more

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Autumn Peltier, Water Warrior

By: Carole Lindstrom
Narrated by: Carole Lindstrom
Length: 14 minutes

This program is read by the author.

From New York Times bestselling author Carole Lindstrom comes Autumn Peltier, Water Warrior, an inspiring biography about two Indigenous Rights Activists, Josephine Mandamin and
Autumn Peltier.

The seventh generation is creating

A sea of change.

It was a soft voice, at first.
Like a ripple.
But with practice it... Read more

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Powwow Day

By: Traci Sorell
Narrated by: Charley Flyte
Length: 15 minutes

In this uplifting, contemporary Native American story, River is recovering from illness and can’t dance at the powwow this year. Will she ever dance again?
River wants so badly to dance at powwow day as she does every year. In this uplifting and contemporary picture book perfect for beginning readers, follow River’s journey from feeling isolated... Read more

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Berry Song

By: Michaela Goade
Narrated by: Erin Tripp
Length: 14 minutes

A Caldecott Honor Book!

An Indie Bestseller!

Caldecott Medalist Michaela Goade's first self-authored picture book is a gorgeous celebration of the land she knows well and the powerful wisdom of elders.


On an island at the edge of a wide, wild sea, a girl and her grandmother gather gifts from the earth. Salmon from the stream, herring eggs from... Read more

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Ancestor Approved: Intertribal Stories for Kids

By: Cynthia Leitich Smith
Narrated by: Kenny Ramos & DeLanna Studi
Length: 6 hours 11 minutes

Edited by award-winning and bestselling author Cynthia Leitich Smith, this collection of intersecting stories by both new and veteran Native writers bursts with hope, joy, resilience, the strength of community, and Native pride. Native families from Nations across the continent gather at the Dance for Mother Earth Powwow in Ann Arbor, Michigan.... Read more

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Finding My Dance

By: Ria Thundercloud
Narrated by: Ria Thundercloud
Length: 7 minutes

In her debut picture book, adapted for audio, professional Indigenous dancer Ria Thundercloud tells the true story of her path to dance and how it helped her take pride in her Native American heritage.

At four years old, Ria Thundercloud was brought into the powwow circle, ready to dance in the special jingle dress her mother made for her. As she... Read more

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Girl Who Loved Wild Horses / Crazy Horses Vision

By: Paul Goble & Joseph Bruchac
Narrated by: Lance White Magpie, Curtis Zunigha, Joseph Bruchac & Robert Tree Cody
Length: 36 minutes

Chants and songs from Sioux and Navaho traditions provide an authentic backdrop to Lance White Magpie's narration of The Girl Who Loved Wild Horses, about a young girl whose special joy is tending to the horses of her village.In Crazy Horse's Vision, Joseph Bruchac focuses on key events from Crazy Horse's childhood in a dramatic tale of the... Read more

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Kapaemahu

By: Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu, Dean Hamer & Joe Wilson
Narrated by: Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu
Length: 23 minutes

An Indigenous legend about how four extraordinary individuals of dual male and female spirit, or Mahu, brought healing arts from Tahiti to Hawaii, based on the Academy Award–contending short film.

In the 15th century, four Mahu sail from Tahiti to Hawaii and share their gifts of science and healing with the people of Waikiki. The islanders return... Read more

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She Persisted: Deb Haaland

She Persisted

By: Laurel Goodluck & Chelsea Clinton
Narrated by: Isabella Lablanc & Chelsea Clinton
Length: 41 minutes

Inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger, a chapter book series about women who spoke up and rose up against the odds--including Deb Haaland!

A 2024 American Indian Youth Literature Honor Book!


As a child of two military parents, Deb Haaland moved around a lot when she was young before... Read more

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She Persisted: Maria Tallchief

She Persisted

By: Christine Day & Chelsea Clinton
Narrated by: Tanis Parenteau & Chelsea Clinton
Length: 34 minutes

Inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger comes a chapter book series about women who stood up, spoke up and rose up against the odds--including Maria Tallchief!

In this chapter book biography by award-winning author Christine Day, readers learn about the amazing life of Maria... Read more

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I Can Make This Promise

By: Christine Day
Narrated by: Kyla Garcia
Length: 5 hours 46 minutes

In her debut middle grade novel—inspired by her family’s history—Christine Day tells the story of a girl who uncovers her family’s secrets—and finds her own Native American identity.All her life, Edie has known that her mom was adopted by a white couple. So, no matter how curious she might be about her Native American heritage, Edie is sure her... Read more

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Eagle Drums

By: Nasugraq Rainey Hopson
Narrated by: Irene Bedard
Length: 4 hours 58 minutes

A magical realistic middle grade debut about the origin story of the Iñupiaq Messenger Feast, a Native Alaskan tradition.

As his family prepares for winter, a young, skilled hunter must travel up the mountain to collect obsidian for knapping―the same mountain where his two older brothers died.

When he reaches the mountaintop, he is immediately... Read more

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Buffalo Dreamer

By: Violet Duncan
Narrated by: Ashley Callingbull
Length: 2 hours 9 minutes

“A beautiful story that unflinchingly illustrates the horrors of Indigenous residential schools while also giving the characters so much rebellious joy. Read more

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The Great Bear

The Misewa Saga, Book Two

The Misewa Saga: Book #2

By: David A. Robertson
Narrated by: Brefny Caribou
Length: 7 hours 23 minutes

“I read the first book in this series, The Barren Ground, and really enjoyed it. I listened to this book and, I have to say, this is an excellent series so far. The reading is so good, I want to go back and listen to the first one! Read more

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Code Talker

A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two

By: Joseph Bruchac
Narrated by: Derrick Henry
Length: 5 hours 55 minutes

Throughout World War II, in the conflict fought against Japan, Navajo code talkers were a crucial part of the U.S. effort, sending messages back and forth in an unbreakable code that used their native language. They braved some of the heaviest fighting of the war, and with their code, they saved countless American lives. Yet their story remained... Read more

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The Marrow Thieves

By: Cherie Dimaline
Narrated by: Meegwun Fairbrother
Length: 7 hours 7 minutes

“This dystopian young adult novel by indigenous author Cherie Dimaline, narrated by Meegwun Fairbrother, explores race, culture, and the devasting effects of colonialism. Dimaline’s fast-paced coming-of-age story is eerily riveting even as she makes clear points about the treatment of native peoples by white power structures. I loved listening to... Read more

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Funeral Songs for Dying Girls

By: Cherie Dimaline
Narrated by: Tara Sky & Jessica Matten
Length: 8 hours 15 minutes

“Winifred is a 16-year old girl who lives in a cemetery where her father works and her mother's ashes are buried. It's her 'Summer of Humiliation' and everything is going wrong. On top of being rejected by her best friend/crush and losing her beloved aunt, her father's job is in jeopardy, meaning she could lose the only home she's ever known. The... Read more

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House of Purple Cedar

By: Tim Tingle
Narrated by: Jason Grasl
Length: 7 hours 12 minutes

"The hour has come to speak of troubled time. It is time we spoke of Skullyville." Thus begins Rose Goode's story of her growing up in Indian Territory in pre-statehood Oklahoma. Skullyville, a once-thriving Choctaw community, was destroyed by land-grabbers, culminating in the arson on New Year's Eve, 1896, of New Hope Academy for Girls. Twenty... Read more

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Hearts Unbroken

By: Cynthia Leitich Smith
Narrated by: Kyla Garcia
Length: 6 hours 11 minutes

Winner of an American Indian Youth Literature Award

New York Times bestselling author Cynthia Leitich Smith turns to realistic fiction with the thoughtful story of a Native teen navigating the complicated, confusing waters of high school — and first love.


When Louise Wolfe’s first real boyfriend mocks and disrespects Native people in front of her,... Read more

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The Barren Grounds

The Misewa Saga, Book One

The Misewa Saga: Book #1

By: David A. Robertson
Narrated by: Brefny Caribou
Length: 7 hours 52 minutes

Narnia meets traditional Indigenous stories of the sky and constellations in an epic middle grade fantasy series from award-winning author David Robertson.

Morgan and Eli, two Indigenous children forced away from their families and communities, are brought together in a foster home in Winnipeg, Manitoba. They each feel disconnected, from their... Read more

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