Native Language Learning

Luci Tapahonso writes poetry that teaches how to stand up to intimidation; how to grieve and how to not give a damn. Her poetic voice is strong and gentle—speaking for all women in Native America.

Daniel Long Soldier’s illustrations give power to the words of this exceptional book.

The story of Amikoonse, the little beaver, who discovers a world beyond that he has always known.

“Grandma says” is Tom Porter’s story of a lifetime of learning and teaching, a gift from generations who have not forgotten how we were meant to be on this earth.

This extraordinary marriage of visual and literary art offers a subtle and inspiring view of the Navajo landscape.

These seven beautifully illustrated bilingual board books for the very youngest picture-readers show Baby learning.

Baby plays outside with members of her family and learns the names of the colors around her.

These seven beautifully illustrated bilingual board books for the very youngest picture-readers show Baby learning.

These seven beautifully illustrated bilingual board books for the very youngest picture-readers show Baby learning.

These seven beautifully illustrated bilingual board books for the very youngest picture-readers show Baby learning.

These seven beautifully illustrated bilingual board books for the very youngest picture-readers show Baby learning.

In flip-book format, this bilingual Dene Yatie-English children's book contains a variety of language activities.

With Ojibwe words and color photographs of the Fond du Lac kids doing what little kids do, this beautiful board book will appeal to little kids everywhere.

A young Ojibwa boy grows up with his grandfather’s teachings and learns the values of life.

Includes a CD-ROM allowing readers to see and hear this story in the English and Tłįchǫ language.

When a little boy has trouble sleeping at night, he realizes that the caribou spirit is so strong in him that he can no longer remain a human.

Stands alongside such classic Maya literary artifacts as Popol Vuh and Chilam Balam but has been preserved only through oral tradition.

Includes a CD-ROM allowing readers to see and hear this story in the English and Tłįchǫ language.

Written in Navajo and English.

With Hopi text alongside the English, this little story demonstrates that size does not always equal power.