Wilma Mankiller
Wilma Mankiller
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Wilma Mankiller

Written by Traci Sorell and Chelsea Clinton & illustrated by Alexandra Boiger and Gillian Flint
Part of the She Persisted Book Series
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6 - 9
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80
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Oct 4, 2022
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Inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger comes a chapter book series about women who spoke up and rose up against the odds–including Wilma Mankiller! The descendant of Cherokee ancestors who had been forced to walk the Trail of Tears, Wilma Mankiller experienced her own forced removal from the land she grew up on as a child. As she got older and learned more about the injustices her people had faced, she dedicated her life to instilling pride in Native heritage and reclaiming Native rights. She went on to become the first woman Principle Chief of the Cherokee Nation. In this chapter book biography by award-winning author Traci Sorell, readers learn about the amazing life of Wilma Mankiller–and how she persisted. Complete with an introduction from Chelsea Clinton, black-and-white illustrations throughout, and a list of ways that readers can follow in Wilma Mankiller’s footsteps and make a difference! And don’t miss out on the rest of the books in the She Persisted series, featuring so many more women who persisted!

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780593403037
    Publication Date
    October 4, 2022
    Publisher
    Philomel Books
    Page Count
    80
    Audience
    Juvenile Reader
    Reading Age
    6 - 9 years

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