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Celebrate a nation of diverse readers with these recommended books, authors, and teaching resources.
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Promote Healing & Growth

These titles can help students find hope for recovery and growth in the healing power of family and community.
By: National Education Association
Published: February 9, 2022

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Elementary

Powwow Day

Powwow Day

Powwow Day

by Traci Sorell

River has been very sick and cannot join in the dancing at this year's tribal powwow, but as she watches her family dance for her healing, she has faith she will dance again.
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Middle Grade

Healer of the Water Monster

Healer of the Water Monster

Healer of the Water Monster

by Brian Young

Nathan Todacheenie, an 11-year-old Diné boy who is spending the summer with his grandmother, must summon his courage to save the life of a Water Monster—and help his uncle heal.
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Young Adult

Living Nations, Living Words: An Anthology of First Peoples Poetry

Living Nations Living Words

Living Nations, Living Words: An Anthology of First Peoples Poetry

by Joy Harjo

Living Nations, Living Words, the signature project of the 23rd U.S. Poet Laureate Joy Harjo, gathers and highlights the diverse voices of 47 contemporary Native American poets.
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