Picture Books for Native American Heritage Month, opens in a new tab
Each November we celebrate the traditions, languages, and stories of Native American and Alaska Native communities during National Native American Heritage Month.

Finding My Dance, opens in a new tab
by Ria Thundercloud

Finding my Dance is an inspiring picture book that describes how professional dancer Ria Thundercloud began dancing at age four. She first danced to the beat of drums alongside her family dressed in a handmade jingle dress at a powwow. Each summer her family traveled from state to state performing at Native American events. As a teenager, Ria exceled at dancing; learning about different forms and styles.

Unreadable Podcast Transcript - October 2025, opens in a new tab

In this episode, local author Dr. Ashley Baker speaks with Ross about her new book The Ashes of Us, which is a novel that navigates themes of trauma, paternal love, and the devastating price of retribution. Dr. Baker talks about her inspiration for the book and how she's utilized her experiences and knowledge to write a book that is ultimately a tribute to her own father, who was a forensic pathologist.