Wandering Stars by Tommy Orange

An unforgettable epic of survival. Serving as both a prequel and sequel to There There, this multigenerational novel traces the legacy of institutional violence from the 1864 Sand Creek Massacre to modern-day Oakland.

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Sisters in the Wind by Angeline Boulley

Secrets can be as deadly as an explosion. Lucy must navigate the dangerous fallout of the foster care system while uncovering her stolen Ojibwe heritage. Alternating between a shadowy past and a high-stakes present, this gripping mystery exposes systemic failures and celebrates the resilience of the human spirit.

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Looking for Smoke by K.A. Cobell

Secrets smolder on the Blackfeet Reservation. Four teens become suspects in a classmate’s murder. A high-stakes “whodunit” with the devastating reality of the MMIW crisis. It is a powerful exploration of trauma, community mistrust, and the lengths one must go to be heard in a system that often chooses to look away.

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The Bone Thief: A Novel by Vanessa Lillie

BIA archaeologist Syd Walker must navigate stolen remains and a missing teen while clashing with a powerful “Founders Society.” This gripping mystery pulls back the curtain on the real-world MMIW crisis and the ongoing battle for Indigenous sovereignty and sacred land. It’s a must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of archaeology and social justice.

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