Join us in celebrating the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center’s 50th anniversary through the stories, knowledge, and voices found in 50 special books from the IPCC Library collection. This curated selection features titles for readers of all ages and interests, offering meaningful ways to explore, honor, and celebrate Pueblo culture.
Each week, we will spotlight one or two featured titles. The selected books are available to view in the IPCC Library Tuesday through Saturday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. We invite you to stop by, spend time with the collection, and discover your next recommended read.
New Mexico’s Pueblo Baseball League
Written by James D. Baker, Herbert Howell, and Marie A. Cordero
Arcadia Publishing
Nothing quite says summer like the sharp crack of a bat, a ball landing into a leather mitt and a crowd cheering a runner on to home base! Baseball can trace its Pueblo roots back before 1900. A perfect read for baseball fans everywhere, this book explores the origins of Native American Baseball in New Mexico, the organization and evolution of the league, and specifically a close look at baseball at the Cochiti Pueblo, especially the Cochiti Braves, covering a span of over 80 years. Many black and white photos contributed by Pueblo members or originally found in archives around the country are included in this fantastic read and help tell a story that hasn’t been told before. You will want to take your time with this book – play ball!