Tasunka: A Lakota Horse Legend
The story of how the Native American Lakota first acquired the horse, and its influence on their way of life. The edition I own is bilingual: Lakota and English
Read moreHorse Diaries: Yatimah
Arabian horse is orphaned and grows up to be prized war horse of Bedouin sheikh, told in first person by the horse. 6th book in a sixteen book series.
Read moreThe Biggest (and Best) Flag That Ever Flew
A girl helps her mother sew the huge flag flown over Fort McHenry during the War of 1812. The flag inspired Francis Scott Key to write the poem that became America’s national anthem.
Read moreGeorge vs. George: The American Revolution as Seen from Both Sides
An illustrated comparison of George Washington and King George III in the years leading up to and including the American Revolution, with particular sensitivity to the British point of view.
Read moreJotham’s Journey
Cuckoo’s Flight
A girl helps her father raise horses, which the village people don’t understand until the horses prove themselves during an enemy raid. Last book in Minoan Wings trilogy.
Read moreWe Are Still Here!: Native American Truths Everyone Should Know
Twelve Native American school children present aspects of Native American history, specifically the detrimental affect of treaties with the U.S. goverment.
Read moreBlue Birds
12 yo girl defies orders to stay inside the fort of the new British colony; when she drops a figurine it is found by a 13 yo Native American and they form a secret friendship. Told in verse in alternating perspectives.
Read moreAunt Harriet’s Underground Railroad in the Sky
8 yo African American girl and her brother on fatastic flying journey, meet Harriet Tubman who teaches them about Underground Railroad, illustrated with author’s paintings. Sequel to Tar Beach, about author’s childhood in NYC
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