Recs if you like Bad Indians: A Tribal Memoir...
Indigenous and Native Literature
Emphasis on non-fiction, history, and resistance narratives from and about indigenous and native tribes of North and South America.
Blending Memoirs with Research, Poetry, Culture
Books that are part memoir part another genre: in a way that blends multiple mediums and/or themes in unique and engaging ways. Magical, explosive and memorable narratives expressed with creativity and depth. Books that inspire me to write more.
Nonfiction that's actually fun to read
These are some of my favorites and books I want to read--nonfiction that reads like fiction or is otherwise compelling. If you're intimidated by books on history, science, memoir, or other subgenres in nonfiction, start here.
Native American & Indigenous American Storytelling
Here are some books by Native & Indigenous American authors - from fiction to memoir to historical retellings.
gender? i hardly know er
my personal curriculum on gender (particularly third-gender communities). recs welcome!
โ i have not read all of these so please let me know if they are problematic/should be removed!!โ
Native American History & Culture
Non-fiction books about Native American history, culture, and perspectives.๏ฟผ Comment if you have recs!
Native American Classic Literature
Native American/Indigenous classic literature from across Turtle Island๐ข๐ชถ
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so far Iโve tried to stick to works published pre-2020 for the purposes of this list
shoutout to r/IndianCountry for recs
disclaimer: I am not Indigenous myself, just someone who went looking for a list like this and found a gap. I have found the books for this list on Indigenous-run sites and online spaces, including related lists on pb.
Always open to recommendations!
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