Native American Heritage Month
Native Lives, Native Stories Booklist
Native Lives, Native Stories is a list of books published in the previous year for all ages concerning the experiences of the Native and Indigenous communities throughout North America. This printing is part of the BPL's annual observance of Native American Heritage Month since 2021.
Check out a book from the current Native Lives, Native Stories list via the library's catalog here!
Native Lives, Native Stories 2025
This list is part of the Boston Public Library's annual observance of Native American Heritage Month, since 2021.
Online Resources
Native American Newspapers
Newspapers, ranging from historic pressings to contemporary periodicals, exploring nearly 200 years of Indigenous print journalism.
Sabin Americana (1500-1926)
Searchable reproductions of books, pamphlets, and other documents, providing original accounts of colonialism, Native Americans, and more.
Native American Drama Collection
This collection contains 244 plays by 48 playwrights. The works represent groups such as Cherokee, Métis, Creek, Ojibway, Samoan, & others.
Read, Watch, and Listen
Booklists
First Nations Authors: Recommendations for Read More 2025
Are you looking for a suggestion for the "First Nations Authors" challenge in this year's Adult Summer Reading "Read More" Bingo?
Indigenous Authors: Adult Summer Reading 2025
Are you looking for a suggestion for the "Indigenous Authors" challenge in this year's Adult Summer Reading Bingo?
Haunted: 18 Books by Indigenous Authors
Haunted is Company One Theater's latest play about Ash and Aaron, Indigenous siblings...
Native Americans in Business & the Economy
A resource list of small business, workforce, and economic justice resources by and about Indigenous North Americans.
Celebrating Native American Heritage and Indigenous Voices
Check out these book recommendations from the BPL Children's Library at the Central Library in Copley Square!
Indigenous Authors: Recommendations for Adult Summer Reading
Are you looking for a suggestion for the "Indigenous Author" challenge in this year's Adult Summer Reading Bingo?
While You Wait for...The Berry Pickers
Try one of these novels about Indigenous families and the life-shattering events that change them forever.
While You Wait For...Killers of the Flower Moon
Try one of these nonfiction reads that examine events in American history from an indigenous point of view.
Contemporary Indigenous Fiction: 10 Recent Titles
Looking for a new book to read? Check out one of these titles by an Indigenous author today and dive into a great read!
Indigenous Authors
Are you looking for a suggestion for the "Indigenous Author" challenge in this year's Adult Summer Reading Bingo?
Celebrate Indigenous Voices
Celebrate Native American Heritage Month this November with these books for all ages!
Indigenous Authors: 19 Titles to Read All Year Long
Check out one of these 19 books by contemporary indigenous authors spanning genres from fiction to memoir to poetry.
New England's Indigenous Authors
Check out these 12 books for adults & children penned by authors from various New England tribes: Nipmuc, Mashpee, Abenaki, Mohegan & more!
Native Lives, Native Stories 2025
This list is part of the Boston Public Library's annual observance of Native American Heritage Month, since 2021.
Native Lives, Native Stories 2024
This list is part of the Boston Public Library's annual observance of Native American Heritage Month, since 2021.
Native Lives, Native Stories 2023
This list is part of the Boston Public Library's annual observance of Native American Heritage Month, since 2021.