The Trees Talk by Jennifer Scott is a children's book written in a lyrical poem style! Published by Medicine Wheel Publishing in 2026, it teaches readers about the wisdom of the trees and is a lovely book to read to young children who may have experienced personal loss. The story teaches us that when our loved ones pass, their spirit still remains alive in this world. Title: The Trees Talk Author: Jennifer Scott Illustrator: Carla Joseph Age Rating: 6–9 Genre: Nature fiction

If you’re interested in plants – their names, medicinal uses, histories, and characteristics – then I have the perfect book for you. For Part 3 of our Indigenous children’s book series, I am excited to introduce The Land Knows Me by Styawat/Leigh Joseph . Title: The Land Knows Me Author: Styawat/Leigh Joseph Age Range: 6 to 11 Length: 80 pages Content warnings: N/A Published in 2025, The Land Knows Me is grounded in Squamish knowledge and cultural teachings, and invite

For Part Two of our Indigenous Children’s Book Series, I am excited to highlight Healer of the Water Monster by Brian Young. Brian Young is an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation and received his Master’s from Columbia University. Since graduating, he has worked as an author, filmmaker, and personal trainer. Published as Young’s debut novel in 2022, Healer of the Water Monster follows a young Navajo boy named Nathan on an unexpected journey to save a Water Monster. As s

Attention to all avid poetry fans! Do you love supporting Indigenous artists? Check out Katherena Vermette, a Métis poet from Winnipeg, Manitoba. Her new poetry book Procession , was recently published in September of 2025. This book is her third collection and focuses on what it means to be a descendant and a future ancestor all at once. Age Range: 13+ Content: May have mature themes Procession is about connection, relationships, and is a celebration of life itself. With b

For those ready to move on to a young adult or mature fiction recommendation this week, try Our Story: Aboriginal Voices on Canada’s Past . It’s an anthology—a collection of nine short stories by nine different authors. If one story doesn’t speak to you, just try the next! Our Story is described in the preface as: “each of the Aboriginal authors has chosen an historical event and through the act of storytelling, turned it into a work of fiction.” It’s a great choice for reade

Do you love coming-of-age stories? Graphic novels with a twist of fantasy? Or maybe you're a fan of Alice in Wonderland and eager for an Indigenous retelling? If any of that sounds like your kind of story (or if you're just on the hunt for a unique and meaningful graphic novel), let me introduce you to Rabbit Chase by Elizabeth LaPensée and KC Oster. Title: Rabbit Chase Author: Elizabeth LaPensée Illustrator: KC Oster Age range: 8 - 12 Length: 120 pages Content warning