First Nations

Books in First Nations

Environmentalists from our First Nations

The men and women profiled here are united by their work to protect the environment and to support indigenous rights. Their stories take us from the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska to the... more

Gray Wolf's Search

From our new First Nations series: Coming of Age in the Wolf Clan In this richly illustrated picture book, young Gray Wolf lives on the Pacific Northwest coast with the other members of the Wolf Cl... more

Great Athletes from our First Nations

From Second Story's recently launched First Nations series, Great athletes from our First Nations profiles thirteen outstanding athletes in such diverse sports as figure skating, race car driving, ... more

Great Musicians from our First Nations

Music is their passion Follow the journeys of ten talented musicians from the Native community as they make their way to the top. All of them, whether their music is traditional drumming or mainst... more

Great Women from our First Nations

This new title in the First Nations Series for Young Readers profiles ten outstanding women leaders. They include Suzanne Rochon-Burnett, a MÃ©tis broadcaster, journalist and First Nati... more

Great Writers from our First Nations

Coming in September 2012 A collection of short biographies of First Nations writers from across North America. Each chapter includes photographs, sidebars, and a full biography of their work. The ... more

Lacey and the African Grandmothers

Can a sewing project make a difference half-way across the world?Lacey Little Bird loves spending time with Kahasi, an elder on her reserve who is like a grandmother to her. From her Lacey is learn... more

Men of Courage from our First Nations

Ten First Nations Men Who Inspire The stories of these men are tales of courage, determination and honesty, often in the face of racism and adversity. Read about Larry Merculieff, who helped bring ... more

Shannen and the Dream for a School

All children have the right to a schoolThis is the true story of Shannen Koostachin and the people of Attawapiskat, a Cree community in Northern Ontario, who have been fighting for a new school sin... more

Terrific Women Teachers

Profiles of ten inspiring women educators from around the world Each chapter includes photographs, sidebars and fascinating facts about these groundbreaking women:   Maria Montessori, found... more

The Contest

A GUTSY GIRL BOOKMy name is Rosy, and I’m going to be the first half-Mohawk to win an Anne of Green Gables look-alike contestWhen Helen, my favorite librarian, told me about the contest, I wa... more

The First Nations Series for Young Readers Teacher Resource

This comprehensive teachers guide is designed to accompany Second Story Press' First Nations Series for Young Readers. This resource has been developed around the First Nations/Native American holi... more

The Way It Is

It may be the ‘60s - the era of equal rights and free love - but two teens find that change is slow in coming to their small town To Ellen Manery, a brilliant, introverted, socially isolated... more

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