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Kids books by native authors (opens in a new window)

Spokesman Review (Spokane, WA)

July 22, 2020

One of the best ways to learn about other cultures is through the arts, and that includes children’s books. Storytelling is a universal art that helps children develop language skills, concentration, imagination and empathy. With millions of children’s books out there, it’s hard to know where to start. In light of the recent resurgence of the Black Lives Matter movement, anti-racist children’s books and children’s books by Black authors became widely popular. A similar avenue to help kids understand American history and how it relates to people today is to read books by Indigenous authors. Here are a few books that explore the lives, imaginations and traditions of American Indians from many tribes.
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