Veterans: Native Stories

These stories highlight the rich, complex history of Native service members who have served in the U.S. military.

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By: Pauline Duncan
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Raven Makes the Aleutians is an award-winning children’s book based on ancient Northwest Coast Raven stories. In the tale, Raven’s arrogance leads to the creation of the Aleutian Chain.

I Can Make This Promise
By: Christine Day

All her life, Edie has known that her mom was adopted by a white couple. So, no matter how curious she might be about her Native American heritage, Edie is sure her family doesn’t have any answers.

Silver People
By: Margarita Engle

In 1914, the world celebrated the opening of the Panama Canal, which connected the world’s two largest oceans and signaled America’s emergence as a global superpower.

Ling and Ting hang upside down

Ling and Ting love to be silly, whether they are at the playground, reading each other's minds, or making up stories with unexpected twists and turns.

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