To start our Bests, Musts and Mosts, we turn to the American Indians in Children’s Literature blog for their 2018 list of incredible titles that includes books for children, middle grades, young adult/high school and graphic novels, and specifying those books written or illustrated by native authors and by non-native authors.

AICL regularly adds to their lists as the number of books by native authors and illustrators grows. We encourage you to take the time to also look at booklists from previous years, and while you’re there, take time to explore AICL’s many powerful essays, opinion pieces, resources and information.

Our thanks to Debbie Reese and her colleagues for their tireless work and dedication to raising native voices for all to hear.