by Pooja Bale
November is National Native American Heritage Month, a time to cherish the Native American culture that has so heavily influenced the contemporary American way of life. Native American literature in particular is rich with the voices and perspectives of Native Americans and their traditions, struggles, and triumphs woven into poetry, works of fiction, and memoirs. Visit the Native American Heritage Month website for more information.
Check out these selections to dip your toes into the vast world of Native American literature!
Take a look at these recent works that have quickly gained popularity:
Tommy Orange
Stephen Graham Jones
Rebecca Roanhorse
Sift through poetry on Native American experiences with these releases:
Natalie Diaz
Lisa Charleyboy and Mary Beth Leatherdale
Joy Harjo
Settle back into classics known and loved:
We also recommend inquiring into the Bancroft Library’s extensive collection of essential Native American materials.
Want to recommend a favorite of yours? Let us know on Twitter at @doe_lit! We hope you enjoy these books and explore the rest of the Library’s Native American literature collection.