New Native American books | Whatcom County Library System

by Crazyboy, Gitz

Graphic Novel - 2024

Young Ryan Fox gets good grades, but he's not sure what he wants to be when he grows up. It isn't until he meets a Blackfoot doctor during a school assemb...Show more Young Ryan Fox gets good grades, but he's not sure what he wants to be when he grows up. It isn't until he meets a Blackfoot doctor during a school assembly that he starts to dream big. However, becoming a doctor isn't easy. University takes Ryan away from his family and the Siksikaitsitapi community, and without their support, he begins to struggle. Faced with more stress than he's ever experienced, he turns to partying. Distracted from his responsibilities, his grades start to slip. His bills pile up. Getting into med school feels impossible. And now his beloved uncle is in jail. Can Ryan regain his footing to walk the path he saw so clearly as a boy? This inspiring graphic novel for young adults is based on a true story. Show less

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Sa'le Q'ewet Netse-lh (Saluh Keewet Nutse-lh)

Our Hearts Beat as One

by Kinley, Tah-Mahs Ellie

Picture Book - 2024

Written by Lummi tribal member, Tah-Mahs Ellie Kinley. Illustrated by local Lummi artist, Jason LaClair. This book is a story that was inspired by the recent events surrounding the movement to free the Killer Whale, Sk'aliCh'elh-tenaut. Written by Lummi tribal member, Tah-Mahs Ellie Kinley. Illustrated by local Lummi artist, Jason LaClair. This book is a story that was inspired by the recent events surrounding the movement to free the Killer Whale, Sk'aliCh'elh-tenaut. Show less

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The Ribbon Skirt

A Graphic Novel

by Mukwa, Cameron

Graphic Novel - 2024

A joyful coming-of-age middle-grade graphic novel by debut Indigenous creator Cameron Mukwa about the journey of a two-spirit kid who wants to create a ribbon skirt for the upcoming powwow. A joyful coming-of-age middle-grade graphic novel by debut Indigenous creator Cameron Mukwa about the journey of a two-spirit kid who wants to create a ribbon skirt for the upcoming powwow. Show less

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I Am Osage

How Clarence Tinker Became the First Native American General

by Rogers, Kim

Book - 2024

"A biographical picture book about Clarence Tinker, a member of the Osage Nation, who endured abuse growing up at the hands of a boarding school and went on to serve in the United States Air Force in World War II" "A biographical picture book about Clarence Tinker, a member of the Osage Nation, who endured abuse growing up at the hands of a boarding school and went on to serve in the United States Air Force in World War II" Show less

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Too Much

My Great Big Native Family

by Goodluck, Laurel

Picture Book - 2024

When Russell tries to share exciting news with his large, Native family, he struggles with being heard, but after he ventures out on his own he realizes how much he loves his family. When Russell tries to share exciting news with his large, Native family, he struggles with being heard, but after he ventures out on his own he realizes how much he loves his family. Show less

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Shamus the Urban Rez Dog, P.I

by Gentile, Leslie

Book - 2023

"Jewellery is missing from the store where Mom works and she's the chief suspect. With the help of their dog Shamus, the kids in this Indigenous fami...Show more "Jewellery is missing from the store where Mom works and she's the chief suspect. With the help of their dog Shamus, the kids in this Indigenous family set out to catch the real thief, with surprising and hilarious results, including a false closet wall, a lucky bowling ball, and a vicious poodle named Hepzibah." Show less