American Indian Youth Literature Award winners and honors

Excellent writing and illustration by Native Americans and Indigenous peoples of North America, showing Native people in their full humanity.
 

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1. Healer of the water monster

Book cover for "Healer of the water monster"
Author:
Young, Brian (Brian Lee)
Notes:
2022 Middle School winner
Formats:
Book, Hoopla eAudiobook, Hoopla eBook, OverDrive eAudiobook, OverDrive eBook
Description:
"Brian Young's (Navajo) debut novel, inspired by Navajo beliefs, features a seemingly ordinary boy who must save the life of a Water Monster-and help his uncle suffering from addiction-by discovering his own bravery and boundless love." --

2. Indigenous Peoples' Day

Book cover for "Indigenous Peoples' Day"
Author:
Phillips, Katrina M.
Notes:
2022 Middle School honor
Formats:
Book, Hoopla eBook
Description:
Indigenous Peoples' Day is about celebrating! The second Monday in October is a day to honor Native American people, their histories, and cultures. People mark the day with food, dancing, and songs. Readers will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways.