November is Native American Heritage Month, and we’re always seeking to learn and find out more about other cultures. Check out these resources designed to educate, inspire and entertain. Plus, keep reading for some picture books containing Native American images and themes.
Native American Heritage Month site
National Museum of the American Indians
by Byrd Baylor
This is a wonderful book designed to spark a child’s imagination. The pieces of clay are part of the lives of the American Indians in the southwest, and the children dream about the lives of the people who once held the clay. Great for discussions about history, heritage, and imagination.
by Eve Bunting
Set in the 19th Century, this young boy is taken off his reservation to attend school and learn the ways of the white culture. This story, although sad at times, is a great story for lessons on acceptance, individuality, and pride in one’s self and culture.
