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Saltypie: A Choctaw Journey from Darkness into Light

Native Americans and Indigenous Peoples of North America: Award-Winning Books

This list recognizes selected children’s books that have received the American Indian Youth Literature Award (opens in a new window) since 2006. The award identifies and honors the very best writing and illustrations by Native Americans and Indigenous peoples of North America. Books selected to receive the award present Indigenous North American peoples in the fullness of their humanity. The awards are chosen by jurors selected by the American Indian Library Association (AILA), an affiliate of the ALA.

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