illustrations copyright©2022 by Jonathan Nelson
Forever Cousins
The award-winning picture book, Forever Cousins (Charlesbridge, 2022), is illustrated by Jonathan Nelson (Diné). In this Native story, Kara and Amanda are best-friend cousins. Then Kara leaves the city to move back to the Rez. Will their friendship stay the same? An NCTE Charlotte Huck Honoree & JLG selection, both in 2022.
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illustrations copyright©2023 by Madelyn Goodnight
Rock Your Mocs
Rock Your Mocs (HarperCollins, Heartdrum), illustrated by Madelyn Goodnight and will release on October 10, 2023. This happy and vibrant nod to Rock Your Mocs Day celebrates the joy and power of wearing moccasins -- and the Native pride that comes with them. Children everywhere will feel the exhilaration of wearing beauty on their feet as art, tradition, with style, with pride as kids from Native Nations know every day is a day to ROCK YOUR MOCS!
illustrations copyright©2023Alexandra Boiger & Gillian Flint
She Persisted: Deb Haaland
She Persisted: Deb Haaland (Penguin Random House, Philomel Books) is a young reader chapter book in the Chelsea Clinton She Persisted series. Alexandra Boiger and Gillian Flint illustrate it. The series features women who spoke up and rose up against the odds and will release on October 03, 2023. Laurel is proud to have voted for Deb Haaland when she represented her in New Mexico First Congressional District, and now she wrote her story for kids everywhere.
illustrations copyright©2023 by Bridget George
Too Much, My Great BIG Native Family
A heartwarming and humorous picture called Too Much, My Great Big Native Family is vibrantly illustrated by Bridget George. When Russell gets a part in the school play, he lights up like a shining star—and he can’t wait to tell his big, boisterous Native family the exciting news. But catching their attention when they all get together feels impossible; no matter where they go, they seem to be too noisy, too many, and just too much! But when Russell decides to venture on his own, he discovers that being alone isn’t the answer . . . and that, when he needs them most, his great, big, loving family knows how to be just enough. (Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, January 23, 2024)
Coming in 2025 and 2026
Fierce Aunties, illustrated by Steph Littlebird, (Simon Kids @Simone & Schuster, 2025)
Yáadilá! (Good Grief), illustrated by Jonathan Nelson (Heartdrum @HarperCollins, 2025)
Stories are the Heart of the World, illustrated by Nicole Neidhardt (Simon&Schuster Book for Young Readers, 2026)