Canadian, Aboriginal

Dolan, Marlena. 1994. Just Talking about Ourselves: Voices of our Youth Volume 2. Penticton, BC: Theytus Books. ISBN: 0-919441-71-8
Age: 13+
Language: English
Subject: Youth, Adult; Anthology; Pacific Northwest

This collection of poetry, prose and artwork was put together by some young First Nations people in BC. This volume focuses on family, alcohol, friends and Elders.

Non-Aboriginal, non-Canadian

Doner, Kim. 1999. Buffalo Dreams. WestWinds Press. ISBN: 1-5868- 476-X
Age: 8 - 12
Language: English
Subject: Children; Fiction; Multiple Nations

This is based on the legend of the white buffalo. According to Lakota legend, the coming of the White Buffalo was prophesied. In 1994, a white buffalo was born on a farm in Wisconsin. In this story, Sarah Bearpaw travels with her family to visit the white buffalo.

Canadian

Dorion, Betty. 2000 (4th Printing). Melanie Bluelake’s Dream. Coteau Books.
ISBN: 1-55050-081-3
Age: 10 - 14
Language: English
Subject: Children, Youth; Fiction; Cree

Melanie has to leave her home in northern Saskatchewan and move to the city. She has a hard time adapting to her new life.