From an award-winning author-illustrator team,Indigenous from A to Zoffers a bold, beautiful, authentic view of Indigenous peoples’ history, culture, values, and future —essential for Native American Heritage Month and all year round.

Welcome toIndigenous from A to Z, a stunning alphabetical introduction to the rich history of Native peoples across the USA. Letter by letter, award-winning author Traci Sorell (Cherokee) offers terms that speak to both the vast diversity among Native Nations and the many connections they share, building an essential foundation of understanding for young readers. From the past shown inB is for Before 1492andC is for Colonialism, to the vibrant culture revealed inJ is for JokingandM is for Music, to the dynamic future promised byO is for OrganizeandR is for Reclaim,this powerful book captures the legacy and living history of Indigenous peoples today. The sweeping illustrations by artist Natasha Donovan (Mtis) encompass both the vastness of the changes Indigenous people have experienced and the specificity of individual artists, scientists, and other significant figures. Rich backmatter explains the visual and textual references. The book concludes with a Z to A listing of twenty-six Native Nations, coming full circle to say:

We’re surviving,
Striving towards thriving,
and Indigenous to this land–
Always.

Traci Sorellis a two-time Sibert Medal and Orbis Pictus honoree, as well as a recipient of theBoston Globe-Horn BookHonor and the Jane Addams Children’s Book Honor Award. Eight of her books have received awards from the American Indian Library Association. A former federal Indigenous law attorney and policy advocate, Traci is a Cherokee Nation citizen and first-generation college graduate. She lives within her tribe’s reservation in northeastern Oklahoma. Learn more at tracisorell.com.

Natasha Donovan isa Mtis & white illustrator originally from Vancouver, Canada, with a focus on comics and children’s illustration. Her many books includeWhen the Stars Came Homeby Brittany Luby, theSurviving the Citygraphic novel series by Tasha Spillett, andClassified: The Secret Career of Mary Golda Ross, Cherokee Aerospace Engineerby Traci Sorell, which won an American Indian Library Association Youth Literature Award Honor. Natasha lives on an island in British Columbia. Visit her website at natashadonovan.com.

• Publisher: Workman Kids
• Publish Date: September 29, 2026
• Pages: 64
• Language: English
• Type: Hardcover
• EAN/UPC: 9781523529704
• Dimensions: 9.0 X 9.0 X 0.4 inches | 1.08 pounds
• BISAC Categories: Kids