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Gain New Perspectives

Honor and learn from the diverse knowledge, histories, and cultures of Indigenous Peoples.
By: National Education Association
Published: July 31, 2023

November 2023

Gain New Perspectives

Books of the month:

Books of the month:

Elementary

Contenders: Two Native Baseball Players, One World Series

Contenders

Contenders: Two Native Baseball Players, One World Series

by Traci Sorell

The true story of the resilience of John Meyers and Charles Bender, who did what they loved in the face of injustice, and in 1911 became the first two Native American pro baseball players to face off in a World Series.
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Middle Grade

Indigenous Ingenuity: A Celebration of Traditional North American Knowledge

Indigenous Ingenuity

Indigenous Ingenuity: A Celebration of Traditional North American Knowledge

by Deidre Havrelock & Edward Kay

Simple science experiments for kids are sprinkled throughout this celebration of the countless scientific discoveries and technological inventions from Indigenous North Americans.
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Young Adult

Man Made Monsters

Man Made Monsters

Man Made Monsters

by Andrea L. Rogers

This collection of hauntingly illustrated horror stories follows one extended Cherokee family and the supernatural and manmade atrocities each generation encounters.
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