Episode 18: Bonus episode: Book recommendations from national Native library experts

In this special bonus episode, Allison catches up with her colleagues at the 2024 International Conference of the Association of Tribal Archives, Libraries, and Museums to hear what books by Native authors or about Native topics they recommend, and what titles they are hoping to read soon. They also share their advice for educators who want to better represent Native culture and issues in the classroom.

Featured guests include:

• Cindy Hohl (Santee Sioux Nation), President of American Library Association

• Vanessa 'Chacha' Centeno (Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma), Sacramento Public Library Youth Services Librarian

• Janice Rice (Ho-Chunk Nation), President of Ho-Chunk Library Board

• Cassy Leeport (Grand Portage Band of Ojibwe), University of Wisconsin-Madison Library Manager

• Sylvanus Paul (Diné, Ramah Navajo), National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI)

• Kanani Nunies (Oneida Nation of Wisconsin), Oneida Nation Language and Culture Apprentice

Plus, listen to the end for a bonus interview with Olympic track and field gold medalist Billy Mills (Oglala Lakota) on his new picture book, “Wings of an Eagle: The Gold Medal Dreams of Billy.”

Questions or comments? Email us at info@booksaregoodmedicine.com.

RESOURCES

1. “An Indigenous Peoples’ History of the United States for Young People” by Debbie Reese and Jean Mendoza

2. “A History in Indigenous Voices: Menominee, Ho-Chunk, Oneida, Stockbridge, and Brothertown Interactions in the Removal Era” by Carol Cornelius

3. “Berry Song” by Michaela Goade

4. “Firekeeper’s Daughter” by Angeline Boulley

5. “Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story” by Kevin Noble Maillard

6. “Healer of the Water Monster” by Brian Young

7. “Monster Slayer: A Navajo Folktale” by Vee Browne

8. “#NotYourPrincess: Voices of Native American Women” edited by Lisa Charleyboy & Mary Beth Leatherdale

9. “The Real All Americans” by Sally Jenkins

10. “Turtle Island: The Story of North America's First People” by Eldon Yellowhorn and Kathy Lowinger

11. “Warrior Girl Unearthed” by Angeline Boulley

12. “We Are Water Protectors” by Carole Lindstrom

13. “Wisdom Weavers: Explore the Ojibwe Language and the Meaning of Dream Catchers” by James Vukelich Kaagegaabaw

14. “Wings of an Eagle: The Gold Medal Dreams of Billy Mills” by Billy Mills

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