Best Historical Books on Indigenous Peoples' History for Young Readers in 2019

Discover the best 2019 historical social research books for young readers, carefully selected by the Nationwide Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) and the Children’s Book Council.

In 2019, several prestigious lists recognized the top books of the year: the Best YA Nonfiction of 2019 by Kirkus Reviews, the Best Nonfiction of 2019 by the Faculty Library Journal, the Best Books for Teenagers by the New York Public Library, and the Best Informational Books for Older Readers by the Chicago Public Library. This historical masterpiece delves into the past over 400 years, exploring the enduring legacy of Indigenous peoples' resistance, resilience, and unwavering struggle against imperialism.

Exploring beyond the conventional narrative of America's discovery by brave men in the New World, Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz, a passionate advocate for Indigenous human rights, sheds light on the integral roles of settler colonialism and policies of American Indian genocide in shaping our national identity. This insightful perspective is brought to life in one of the best historical books of 2019, delving deep into our country's past and uncovering the harsh realities that have often been overlooked.

The unique educational textual content is absolutely tailored by famend curriculum consultants Debbie Reese and Jean Mendoza, for middle-grade and younger grownup readers to incorporate dialogue subjects, archival pictures, authentic maps, suggestions for additional studying, and different supplies to encourage college students, academics, and common readers to assume critically about their very own place in historical past.