Native American Heritage Month
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November 17, 2024
Read On!
This November, honor Native American Heritage Month by reading the following JLG Selections that pay tribute to Indigenous stories and voices. These lists have been curated by editorial experts for your library.
Current/Upcoming JLG Titles
Wings of an Eagle: The Gold Medal Dreams of Billy Mills
Sports Elementary: November 2024
“The pursuit of a dream will heal you. Do this and you could have wings of an eagle.” After Billy Mills lost his mother as a child, he followed his father’s advice, finding “strength when I move.” Coauthor Donna Janell Bowan and Mills, a member of the Oglala Lakota Tribe, share the story of Mills’s childhood and his perseverance as a runner, eventually competing—and winning a gold medal—at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics.American Indians’ Right to Vote
Instructional Nonfiction History Grades 3-5: November 2024
With voting rights and access commonly featured in today’s news, this book provides a timely, focused look at past and current issues facing... -
November 26, 2023
Middle school can be tough, especially when you’re living out of a car, fighting to keep your Native American Heritage alive, and dealing with your mean brother, Emjay. James Bird, author of the JLG selection No Place Like Home, takes readers on a bumpy road trip through the ups and downs of experiencing homelessness at a young age. Told through the lens of an optimistic, twelve-year-old protagonist—perhaps based on a young James? —this middle school novel will encourage readers to practice resiliency, form their own identities, and preserve their heritage and culture— even in the most destitute of times.
