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American Indian Youth Literature AwardAmerican Indian Youth Literature Award<div class="ExternalClass713A496BBD354D9897D752463702EF07"><p>The American Indian Youth Literature Awards (AILA) are given out every 2 years with an award for Picture Book, Middle Grade and Young Adult.<br></p><p>The awards, established in 2006, honor the best writing and illustrations by and about American Indians.​<br></p></div>

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hearts UnbrokenHearts UnbrokenSmith, Cynthia Leitich5484280​2020 Young AdultBook9780763681142<div class="ExternalClassC58E919BAEA54DB18F00B3C486AE6E73"><p>​<br><br></p></div>https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=Hearts%20Unbroken&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=Smith,%20Cynthia%20Leitich&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=5
Bowwow powwow = bagosenjige-niimi'idimBowwow powwow = bagosenjige-niimi'idim Child, Brenda J.,5471102​2020 Picture Book Book9781681340777<div class="ExternalClassDCB85DBF250F48FE9BCD50694DD442D6"><p>​<br><br></p></div>https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=Bowwow%20powwow:%20bagosenjige-niimi%e2%80%99idim&relation=ALL&by=TI&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=1
Indian No More Indian No More Sorell, Traci5828015​2020 Middle GradeBook9781620148396<div class="ExternalClass1D6001E866F4498B9E683F1ED2005475"><p>​<br><br></p></div>https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=Indian%20No%20More&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=Sorell,%20Traci&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=3
Apple Skin to the CoreApple Skin to the CoreGansworth, Eric L.60925482022 ​Young AdultBook9781646140138<div class="ExternalClass6BCD71E05408432581AC0DBA8819D388"><p>​<br><br></p></div>https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=Apple%20Skin%20to%20the%20Core&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=Gansworth,%20Eric%20L.&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=10
Healer of the Water MonsterHealer of the Water MonsterYoung, Brian62676362022 ​Middle GradeBook9780062990402<div class="ExternalClass14195E5C459B48DC91C14C60A8838E95"><p>​<br><br></p></div>https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=Healer%20of%20the%20Water%20Monster&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=Young,%20Brian&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=8
#NotYourPrincess#NotYourPrincess51178482018 Young AdultBookhttps://img1.od-cdn.com/ImageType-200/3064-1/{1073A24B-437D-4278-B330-7E86D48D57D9}Img200.jpg9781554519606https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Keyword&term=%23notyourprincess&by=KW&sort=RELEVANCE&limit=MAT=*&query=&page=0&searchid=3
Tales of the mighty code talkers. Volume oneTales of the mighty code talkers. Volume one53457182018 Middle GradeBook0000009784https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Keyword&term=Tales%20of%20the%20mighty%20code%20talkers.%20Volume%20one&by=TI&sort=RELEVANCE&limit=MAT=*&query=&page=0&searchid=1
House of purple cedarHouse of purple cedarTingle, Tim.40437342016 Young AdultBook9781935955696 (hardback : alk. paper)https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Keyword&term=House%20of%20purple%20cedar&by=TI&sort=RELEVANCE&limit=MAT=*&query=&page=0&searchid=1
Little YouLittle YouVan Camp, Richard41911592016 Picture BookBookhttp://images.contentreserve.com/ImageType-200/1371-1/{393D2C45-0DD1-4300-918C-57E5B23B480C}Img200.jpg9781459802490https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Keyword&term=Little%20You&by=TI&sort=RELEVANCE&limit=MAT=*&query=&page=0&searchid=1
Killer of enemiesKiller of enemiesBruchac, Joseph, 1942-53446242014 Young AdultBook1620141434 (hardcover : alk. paper)https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Keyword&term=Killer%20of%20enemies&by=TI&sort=RELEVANCE&limit=MAT=*&query=&page=0&searchid=1
Pipestone : my life in an Indian boarding schoolPipestone : my life in an Indian boarding schoolFortunate Eagle, Adam, 1929-39627182012 Young AdultBook9780806141145 (pbk. : alk. paper)https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Keyword&term=Pipestone%20:%20my%20life%20in%20an%20Indian%20boarding%20school&by=TI&sort=RELEVANCE&limit=MAT=*&query=&page=0&searchid=1
Free throwFree throwGuest, Jacqueline.58597232012 Middle GradeBook9781552776865https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Keyword&term=Free%20throw&by=TI&sort=RELEVANCE&limit=MAT=*&query=&page=0&searchid=1
Triple threatTriple threatGuest, Jacqueline.53290232012 Middle GradeBook1552776905https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Keyword&term=Triple%20threat&by=TI&sort=RELEVANCE&limit=MAT=*&query=&page=0&searchid=1
Between the deep blue sea and me : a novelBetween the deep blue sea and me : a novelMcGregor, Lurline Wailana.58198642010 Young AdultBook9780873362061https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Keyword&term=Between%20the%20deep%20blue%20sea%20and%20me%20:%20a%20novel&by=TI&sort=RELEVANCE&limit=MAT=*&query=&page=0&searchid=1
Meet Christopher : an Osage Indian boy from OklahomaMeet Christopher : an Osage Indian boy from OklahomaSimermeyer, Genevieve.53317392010 Middle GradeBook1571782176 (hardcover : alk. paper)https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Keyword&term=Meet%20Christopher%20:%20an%20Osage%20Indian%20boy%20from%20Oklahoma&by=TI&sort=RELEVANCE&limit=MAT=*&query=&page=0&searchid=1
The absolutely true diary of a part-time IndianThe absolutely true diary of a part-time IndianAlexie, Sherman, 1966- author.55947072008 Young AdultBook9780316013697https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Keyword&term=The%20absolutely%20true%20diary%20of%20a%20part-time%20Indian&by=TI&sort=RELEVANCE&limit=MAT=*&query=&page=0&searchid=1
Counting coup : becoming a Crow chief on the Reservation and beyondCounting coup : becoming a Crow chief on the Reservation and beyondMedicine Crow, Joseph, 1913-53302662008 Picture BookBook0792253914 (trade)https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Keyword&term=Counting%20coup%20:%20becoming%20a%20Crow%20chief%20on%20the%20Reservation%20and%20beyond&by=TI&sort=RELEVANCE&limit=MAT=*&query=&page=0&searchid=1
Crossing Bok Chitto : a Choctaw tale of friendship & freedomCrossing Bok Chitto : a Choctaw tale of friendship & freedomTingle, Tim.53415932008 Middle GradeBook0938317776 (hardback : alk. paper)https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Keyword&term=Crossing%20Bok%20Chitto%20:%20a%20Choctaw%20tale%20of%20friendship%20&%20freedom&by=TI&sort=RELEVANCE&limit=MAT=*&query=&page=0&searchid=1
Hidden rootsHidden rootsBruchac, Joseph, 1942-53413782006 Young AdultBook0439353580https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Keyword&term=Hidden%20roots&by=TI&sort=RELEVANCE&limit=MAT=*&query=&page=0&searchid=1
Beaver steals fire : a Salish Coyote storyBeaver steals fire : a Salish Coyote story53419452006 Picture BookBook0803243235 (hardcover : alk. paper)https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Keyword&term=Beaver%20steals%20fire%20:%20a%20Salish%20Coyote%20story&by=TI&sort=RELEVANCE&limit=MAT=*&query=&page=0&searchid=1
The birchbark houseThe birchbark houseErdrich, Louise.39162012006 Middle GradeBook0786814543 (pbk.)https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Keyword&term=The%20birchbark%20house&by=TI&sort=RELEVANCE&limit=MAT=*&query=&page=0&searchid=1