The American Indian Youth Literature Awards are presented every two years by the American Indian Library Association. The awards recognize the best in writing and illustrations by and about American Indians. Here are the winners and the honor books:
PICTURE BOOK WINNER
Little You by Richard Van Camp, illustrated by Julie Flett
MIDDLE SCHOOL WINNER
In the Footsteps of Crazy Horse by Joseph Marshall III
YOUNG ADULT WINNER
House of Purple Cedar by Tim Tingle
PICTURE BOOK HONOR
Sitting Bull: Lakota Warrior and Defender of His People by S. D. Nelson
MIDDLE SCHOOL HONOR
Dreaming in Indian: Contemporary Native Voices edited by Lisa Charleyboy and Mary Beth Leatherdale
YOUNG ADULT HONOR
Her Land, Her Love by Evangeline Parsons Yazzie
Some excellent book suggestions. I haven’t read any of them. Thank you.
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