It's National American Indian Heritage Month

According to the official 2009 proclamation by the President of the United States, "This month, we celebrate the ancestry and time-honored traditions of American Indians and Alaska Natives in North America." What do you need to know to be able to select accurate children's and YA books about Native Americans (also known as American Indians)? There are some excellent online resources to help you in Selecting Children's and YA Books About Native Americans. Celebrate National American Indian Heritage Month with recommended books for children and teens. If you have specific books or additional online resources to recommend, click on "comments" below and share your recommendations. Thanks.

Related Resources

• Native American Heritage at National Parks (About.com: U.S. / Canadian Parks)
• Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian (About.com: DC / Capital Region)

(Cover art courtesy of National Geographic)