Read Indigenous

Read Indigenous

Read Indigenous is a yearly list of must-read titles written by Indigenous authors, writers, illustrators, and Knowledge Keepers for all ages. The list is just a selection and there are many more you can read. So don’t stop here.

The titles have been selected with the Indigenous Advisory Council at Toronto Public Library.

2025 Read Indigenous: Books for Adults

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Adults

Read some of the best Indigenous writers and illustrators on Turtle Island.

Adult book list

Teens

Discover novels, short stories and graphic novels written by Indigenous authors and thinkers.

Teen book list

Children

Find a selection of some of the best books for kids by Indigenous writers and illustrators.

Children’s book list

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