Poems for Native American Heritage Month & More

November 2021

Poems and lesson plans for Native American Heritage Month

November is Native American Heritage Month. Celebrate with the following poems, and browse more Native American Heritage Month poems for kids:

“A Song of a Navajo Weaver” by Bertrand N. O. Walker
“Autumn” by Alexander Posey
“For Kathryn” by Laura Tohe
“On the Backs of American Bison” by b: william bearhart
“Sonnets from the Cherokee (III)” by Ruth Muskrat Bronson
“They Don’t Love You Like I Love You” by Natalie Diaz
“To See as Far as the Grandfather World” by Ray Young Bear

The Academy of American Poets invites students living in the United States, U.S. Territories, or Tribal Nations, and in grades nine through twelve, to enter artwork to be considered for the National Poetry Month poster in 2022, in celebration of National Poetry Month, now the largest literary celebration in the world.

The winner will be selected by co-judges Nikki Grimes, New York Times-bestselling author and poet, and Rafael López, New York Times-bestselling illustrator. The winning student’s artwork will be printed on 100,000+ copies of the official April 2022 poster, which will be distributed for free to teachers, families, schools, libraries, and classrooms nationwide, and viewed by millions of people during next year’s celebration.

The deadline to submit to the 2022 poster contest is November 15.

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“Reading A Science Article On The Airplane To JFK” by Bianca Stone
“Lunch Break” by Francisco Aragón
“November 2: Día De Los Muertos” by Alberto Ríos
“Annabel Lee” by Edgar Allan Poe

November 25 is Thanksgiving. Browse poems about gratitude, food, and home with our selection of Thanksgiving poems for kids featuring poets such as Alberto Ríos, Marilyn Nelson, and Richard Blanco. Plan ahead and find l esson plans f or T hanksgiving.

In honor Native American Heritage Month, bring the work of Native poets into your classroom with lesson plans for Native American Heritage Month.

Teach This Poem: “América” by Richard Blanco

Lesson plans f eaturing Joy Harjo

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“the beautiful thing about being a teacher is that you are planting seeds. And sometimes you’re the first person to plant the seed. Sometimes you’re the one who is watering it. And you don’t always know what that harvest is going to look like.”

Read an interview with Education Advisory Council member, Renée Watson, titled, “The Power of Teaching Poetry, A Conversation Between Renée Watson and Linda Christensen.”

Teachers, thank you for your work bringing poetry into the classroom year-round. We’re happy to be able to offer hundreds of free lesson plans, essays, and other resources, and we wish you and your students health and safety.

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Poems for Native American Heritage Month & More

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"Safe Harbor in Enemy Homes" by Rasha Abdulhadi

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"Vermilion" by Molly McGlennen

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Don't Forget to Submit to the National Poetry Month Student Poster Contest

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