Teachers who work with English as a Second Language learners will find ESL/ESOL/ELL/EFL reading/writing skill-building children's books, stories, activities, ideas, strategies to help PreK-3, 4-8, and 9-12 students learn to read.
American Indian/Alaska Native Heritage
Colorín Colorado is pleased to offer a series of booklists for children and young adults focused on the heritage, history, and contemporary communities of American Indians and First Nations Peoples. Many of these books will make engaging read-alouds; others will be invaluable additions to History and Social Studies lessons. No matter when and where these books are shared, however, they are sure to inspire imagination, empathy, and a sense of adventure in young readers.
For suggestions on selecting other related titles, take a look at Tips for Choosing Culturally Appropriate Books & Resources About Native Americans by Dr. Cathy Gutierrez-Gomez and our classroom resources.
Elementary School
Alaska and the Arctic
Biographies and History
Classroom Resources
Cultural Traditions and Stories
- Art
- Dance
- Festivals and Celebrations
- Holiday Tales: A Native Perspective
- Horses: Stories and More
- Nature's Gifts
- Seasons and Cycles
- Traditional Tales
- Trickster Tales
- Ways of Life
Contemporary Youth: Stories and Photos
Young Adults
- Coming of Age (Grades 4-8)
- Contemporary Voices (Grades 6-12)
- Historical Fiction (Grades 6-12)
- Memoir & Ancestral Voices (Grades 6-12)
- Poetry and Short Stories (Grades 6-12)
References
- Oyate Website. Catalog selections grades 7-12.
- Reese, Debbie. Top Board Books for the Youngest Readers. April 18, 2011. American Indians in Children's Literature.
- Reese, Debbie. Top Ten Books Recommended for Elementary School . July 28, 2010. American Indians in Children's Literature.
- Reese, Debbie. Top Ten Books Recommended for Middle School. July 28, 2010. American Indians in Children's Literature.
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