Indigenous Voices in Graphic Novels | The Indianapolis Public Library

Rabbit Chase

by LaPensée, Elizabeth

Graphic Novel - 2022

A retelling of Alice in Wonderland where the classic characters are exchanged for indigenous legends, like the Trickster. A retelling of Alice in Wonderland where the classic characters are exchanged for indigenous legends, like the Trickster. Show less

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Surviving the City

by Spillett, Tasha

Graphic Novel - 2018

Two teens strive to uphold their tribal traditions while living in the city. Two teens strive to uphold their tribal traditions while living in the city. Show less

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Photographic

The Life of Graciela Iturbide

by Quintero, Isabel

Book - 2018

A blending of photographs and illustrations trace the life and work of Mexican photographer Graciela Iturbide, who embarked on a journey across Mexico and the world. A blending of photographs and illustrations trace the life and work of Mexican photographer Graciela Iturbide, who embarked on a journey across Mexico and the world. Show less

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Borders

by King, Thomas

Graphic Novel - 2021

A boy and his mom are caught in limbo between the US and Canadian border, when she refuses to identify as Canadian, instead only identifying as Blackfoot, a tribe that spans both countries. A boy and his mom are caught in limbo between the US and Canadian border, when she refuses to identify as Canadian, instead only identifying as Blackfoot, a tribe that spans both countries. Show less

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Trickster

Native American Tales : A Graphic Collection

Graphic Novel - 2010

Twenty-one short stories about tricksters, based on Native American legends. Created by over 40 indigenous authors and illustrators. Twenty-one short stories about tricksters, based on Native American legends. Created by over 40 indigenous authors and illustrators. Show less

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Redbone

The True Story of A Native American Rock Band

by Staebler, Christian

Graphic Novel - 2020

Experience the riveting, powerful story of the Native American civil rights movement and the resulting struggle for identity told through the high-flying career of West Coast rock 'n' roll pioneers Redbone. Experience the riveting, powerful story of the Native American civil rights movement and the resulting struggle for identity told through the high-flying career of West Coast rock 'n' roll pioneers Redbone. Show less

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This comic offers an Indigenous queer perspective on sex and gender, and their place in culture. It defines the term “Two-Spirit,” and it explores the uni...Show more This comic offers an Indigenous queer perspective on sex and gender, and their place in culture. It defines the term “Two-Spirit,” and it explores the unique spiritual connections that Two-Spirit people are seen to have in different Indigenous communities. Show less

A Girl Called Echo

Vol. 1, Pemmican Wars

by Vermette, Katherena

Graphic Novel - 2017

Echo is a struggling high school student, but finds herself transported through time to connect with her past. Echo is a struggling high school student, but finds herself transported through time to connect with her past. Show less

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7 Generations

A Plains Cree Saga

by Robertson, David

Graphic Novel - 2012

Follow the lives of a Plains Cree family from the 19th century up until the present day. Follow the lives of a Plains Cree family from the 19th century up until the present day. Show less

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Tales of the Mighty Code Talkers

Volume One

Graphic Novel - 2016

Navajo code talkers served in both world wars, but so did other tribes. This anthology represents the contributions of these soldiers and their stories. Navajo code talkers served in both world wars, but so did other tribes. This anthology represents the contributions of these soldiers and their stories. Show less

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