Recs if you like Medicine River: A Story of Survival and the Legacy of Indian Boarding Schools...

Books We Love from NPR began in 2013, always boasting over 200 books (almost 400 in recent years) featuring genres from memoirs, to cookbooks, to graphic novels, to children’s literature, to nonfiction, to novels. Check out NPR’s website to filter this massive list.

The list is in reverse alphabetical order directly from NPR.

Here are some books by Native & Indigenous American authors - from fiction to memoir to historical retellings.

Nonfiction about historical events, people, and places outside of North America & Europe (both contemporary and ancient history).

This list can include nonwestern perspectives within/analyzing western cultures or countries as well (as long as it’s in a historical context).

Note: check content warnings; books in this list may cover triggering subjects

Fic + NonFic | Updating Regularly

Books to open your heart and mind to the experiences and realities of others; of the ones society has othered.

Non-fiction books inspired by the sound clip: "And remember, kids - the next time somebody tells you, 'the government wouldn't do that'. Oh, yes they would."

Books about Indigenous (mostly Native North American) history - will be updated regularly as I come across new titles!

The Reading Program is a cherished tradition that brings together members to explore, share and discuss books.

Enlightening subjects in diverse genres, including: -Education for Mission -Leadership Development -Nurturing for Community -Social Action -Spiritual Growth