As I strive to embed Indigenous voice into my classroom environment, I have been collecting and reading books by Indigenous authors and illustrators. I have been purchasing these books from GoodMinds, an Indigenous-owned bookstore that is local to me.
Here is a (non-comprehensive) list of some of my favourite books that I’ve read to my students (with affiliate links):
Books by Indigenous Authors
- It’s a Mitig by Bridget George
- On the Trapline by David A. Robertson
- We Are Water Protectors by Carole Lindstrom
- The Girl and the Wolf by Katherena Vermette
- Treaty Words by Aimée Craft
- We All Count by Jason Adair (Ojibway) / We All Count by Julie Flett (Cree)
- My Heart Fills With Happiness by Monique Gray Smith
- Nibi’s Water Song by Sunshine Tenasco
- Fry Bread by Kevin Noble Maillard
Classroom Library
Looking for more book ideas for your classroom library? Find my essential books list, or for back-to-school, math and literacy! I love using a 3-day read-aloud plan with my students to build vocabulary and comprehension skills. They are also great for building oral language skills!
What are your favourite books by Indigenous authors? Let me know in the comments!