Ceremony (1977) by Leslie Marmon Silko blends free verse poetry with narrative prose. The story follows Tayo, a World War II veteran with a mixed Anglo-Indian background, who returns to the reservation deeply scarred by his wartime experiences. Eschewing alcohol and other distractions, Tayo embarks on a journey of spiritual and psychological healing by reconnecting with his cultural roots.

Storyteller (1981) by Leslie Marmon Silko is a compilation of autobiographical reflections, stories, poetry, songs, and photographs. It explores the significance of storytelling and the role of storytellers in modern Native American culture.

The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven (1993) by Sherman Alexie, a Native American author, is a collection of short stories set on the Coeur d'Alene Indian Reservation in Washington. The book delves into the influences of mainstream American culture and Native American traditions on contemporary Native American identity.

Love Medicine (1984) by Louise Erdrich is one of the most renowned novels by a leading figure of the Native American literary renaissance. This debut novel, which earned Erdrich the National Book Critics Circle Award, consists of fourteen interconnected stories narrated by seven different members of the Turtle Mountain Chippewa community.

The Woman Who Owned the Shadows (1983) by Paula Gunn Allen is a novel about a woman of mixed Anglo-Indian heritage who struggles with her ethnic identity and her sexual orientation as a lesbian.

Leslie Marmon Silko: A Collection of Critical Essays (1999) by Leslie Marmon Silko is her latest non-fiction work, featuring a series of critical essays.

Song of the Turtle: American Indian Literature, 1974-1994 (1996), edited and introduced by Paula Gunn Allen, is a collection of contemporary American Indian poetry and short stories, including Leslie Marmon Silko's ‘‘Tony's Story.’’

Yellow Woman and the Beauty of the Spirit: Essays on Native American Life Today (1997) by Leslie Marmon Silko comprises essays on Native American philosophy, folklore, and social issues.

With The Delicacy and Strength of Lace: Letters Between Leslie Marmon Silko and James Wright (1986) by Leslie Marmon Silko and James Wright is a compilation of personal letters exchanged between Silko and poet James Wright, who met in person only twice before Wright passed away.

Carriers of the Dream Wheel: Contemporary Native American Poetry (1975) edited by Duane Niatum is a poetry anthology by contemporary Native American poets, featuring works by Leslie Marmon Silko.

The Man to Send Rain Clouds: Contemporary Stories by American Indians (1974) edited by Kenneth Rosen is an early collection of stories by writers from the Native American literary renaissance of the 1970s. It includes Silko's early story ‘‘The Man to Send Rain Clouds,’’ which inspired the book's title. The critical acclaim for this book helped bring early recognition to Silko's work.