The most popular indigenous peoples books of 2026

These books tell the stories of indigenous peoples around the world. Land, language, tradition, the damage of colonization and the strength of survival are their themes. More and more are written by indigenous authors themselves, in novels, memoirs, poetry and histories that deserve wide reading. This list shows the ones first published in 2026.

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Stronger Than
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Stronger Than

Nikki Grimes, Stacy Wells

Published 2026

40 pages

Dad Era
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Dad Era

Jordan Abel

Published 2026

96 pages

Maria Tallchief
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Maria Tallchief

Katrina M. Phillips

Published 2026

32 pages

East of Dreams
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East of Dreams

Nastassja Martin

Published 2026

256 pages

Neptune Frost
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Neptune Frost

Steven Shaviro

Published 2026

144 pages