Classroom essentials: Native American books every high school library should have

High schoolers often enjoy reading books that explore themes of identity, coming-of-age stories and books that delve into social issues. In high school, students are also learning how to analyze texts and themes in their literature more critically. In this episode, Allison and Odia share their picks for the top Native American books that every high school library should have. Previous episodes covered the top Native American books for elementary schools and top Native American books for middle schools. Have questions or comments? Email us at info@booksaregoodmedicine.com. This podcast is sponsored by the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community and produced by Goff Public. Our theme music is “Stomp Dance” by Bluedog. NATIVE AMERICAN BOOKS EVERY HIGH SCHOOL LIBRARY SHOULD HAVE 1. “A Constellation of Minor Bears” by Jen Ferguson 2. “A Snake Falls to Earth” by Darcie Little Badge 3. “Betty: The Helen Betty Osborne Story” by David Robertson 4. “Catching the Light” by Joy Harjo 5. “Colonization and the Wampanoag Story” by Linda Coombs 6. “Crooked Hallelujah” by Kelli Jo Ford 7. “Elatsoe” by Darcie Little Badger 8. “Hearts Unbroken” by Cynthia Leitich Smith 9. “Man Made Monsters” by Andrea L. Rogers 10. “Moon of the Crusted Snow” by Waubgeshig Rice 11. “Murder on the Red River” by Marcie Rendon 12. “My Good Man” by Eric Gansworth 13. “Night Flying Woman” by Ignatia Broker 14. “One Native Life” by Richard Wagamese 15. “Running with Changing Woman” by Lorinda Martinez 16. “Soldiers Unknown” by Chag Lowry 17. “The Heartbeat of Wounded Knee” by David Treuer 18. “The Outside Circle: A Graphic Novel” by Patti LaBoucane-Benson 19. “The Reason You Walk: A Memoir” by Wab Kinew 20. “The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World” by Robin Wall Kimmerer 21. “The Summer of Bitter and Sweet” by Jen Ferguson 22. “Voices from Pejuhutazizi: Dakota Stories and Storytellers” by Teresa Peterson and Walter LaBatte Jr. RESOURCES: ⁠Episode 4: Native American books every elementary school library should have⁠⁠⁠ Episode 23: Native American books every middle school library should have⁠⁠ ⁠ A Guide to Reliable Native American-Related Teaching Resources⁠⁠ Website: https://www.booksaregoodmedicine.com/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/@BooksAreGoodMedicine Instagram: www.instagram.com/booksaregoodmedicine/?hl=en