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In fiscal year 2003, NLS added twenty-nine titles to its Native American collection. These books, most of which are still in process, cover works by Native American authors, folklore, history, mythology, and fiction. All books will be available in the format noted and will be announced in Braille Book Review or Talking Book Topics. The titles in braille will also be available in electronic format via Web-Braille. A book number is given if it has been assigned. Annotations are provided for four books in each category (juvenile and adult).
Bruchac, Joseph. Navajo Long Walk: The Tragic Story of a Proud People's
Forced March from Their Homeland.
RC.
For grades 5-8.
Discusses the expulsion of the Navajos from their homeland by Kit Carson and
the U.S. Army in 1864 and their forced march across 470 miles of New Mexico.
2002.
Max, Jill. Spider Spins a Story: Fourteen Legends from Native America.
RC.
For grades 3-6 and up.
Folk tales featuring the spider character from Kiowa, Zuni, Cherokee, Hopi,
and Navajo mythology. 1997.
Shaw, Janet. Meet Kaya: An American girl.
BR 14359 and RC 55342.
For grades 2-4.
Kaya and her family join other members of the Nez Perce, a Northwest Coast tribe,
in fishing for salmon. Includes historical notes on the Nez Perce Indians. Part
of the American Girls series. 2002.
Spradlin, Michael P. The Legend of Blue Jacket.
BR 14782.
For grades 3-6.
A biographical sketch of the Revolutionary War warrior, Blue Jacket. 2002.
Batten, Jack. The Man Who Ran Faster Than Everyone: The Story of Tom Longboat. RC.
Hill, Kirkpatrik. Minuk: Ashes in the Pathway. RC.
Shaw, Janet. Changes for Kaya: A Story of Courage. BR 14757 and RC 56108.
Shaw, Janet. Kaya and Lone Dog: A Friendship Story. BR 14755 and RC 56110.
Shaw, Janet. Kaya's Escape: A Survival Story. BR 14607 and RC 56107.
Shaw, Janet. Kaya's Hero: A Story of Giving. BR 14754 and RC 56111.
Shaw, Janet. Kaya Shows the Way: A Sister Story. BR 14156 and RC 56109.
Basso, Keith H. Wisdom Sits in Places: Landscape and Language among the
Western Apache.
RC.
An anthropologist explores the meaning of place names and geography in Apache
culture. Western States Book Award. 1996.
Erdrich, H. E., and Laura Tohe. Sister Nations: Native American Women Writers
on Community.
RC.
An anthology of poems, short stories, and essays written by contemporary Native
American women about their communities/nations. 2002.
Hillerman, Tony. The Wailing Wind.
BR 14187 and RC 54322.
Sergeant Jim Chee of the Navajo Tribal Police gets assistance from rookie police
officer Bernadette Manuelito and retired boss Joe Leaphorn to solve the murder
of a white man shot in the desert. Part of the Joe Leaphorn and Jim Chee mystery
series. Some strong language. Bestseller. 2002.
Iverson, Peter. Diné: A History of the Navajos.
RC.
A cultural history of the Navajos, with emphasis on the last 150 years. Discusses
their adaptability as a means of survival. Spur award for nonfiction. 2002.
Alexie, Sherman. Ten Little Indians: Stories. RC.
Capps, Benjamin. Woman Chief. RC.
Chiaventone, Frederick J. Moon of Bitter Cold. RC.
Earling, Debra M. Perma Red. RC 56419.
Edwards, Cassie. Racing Moon. RC 56493.
Hoklotubbe, Sara S. Deception on All Accounts. RC.
Larsen, Deborah. The White. RC 54821.
Robson, Lucia St. Clair. Ghost Warrior. RC.
Updated January 16, 2004
