We Are Still Here!: Native American Truths Everyone Should Know

We Are Still Here! Native American Truths Everyone Should Know by Cherokee author Traci Sorell features twelve Native American children who share key historical and modern issues—such as assimilation, allotment, relocation, language revival, and sovereignty—with the powerful message: “We are still here!”

This nonfiction picture book teaches young readers (ages 7–10) that Native American history is not a closed chapter but a living, ongoing story of resilience and strength. Through clear and lyrical writing, Sorell highlights the struggles, policies, and triumphs that shape Native life today.

An inspiring, educational read for future changemakers and a 2022 American Indian Youth Literature Honor Book and Robert F. Sibert Honor Book.