First Nations Series for Young Readers

Each book features biographies of ten leaders from the First Nations and Native Indian communities of Canada and the United States.

Books in First Nations Series for Young Readers

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 Wol... more

Great Athletes from our First Nations

From Second Story's First Nations Series, Great Athletes from our First Nations profiles thirteen outstanding athletes in such diverse sports as figure skating, race car driving, skiing and bowling... 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 main... 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 Matis broadcaster, journalist and First Nations advocate,... more

Great Writers from our First Nations

A celebration of ten writers who have challenged stereotypes, told history from a perspective often silenced, and entertained millions of readers. Included is author Louise Erdrich, whose novel Lo... 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 bri... more

The First Nations Series for Young Readers Teacher Resource

This comprehensive teacher's 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 hol... more

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