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!
- ISBN10 0593403053
- ISBN13 9780593403051
- Publish Date 4 October 2022
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 1 March 2024
- Publish Country US
- Publisher Penguin Putnam Inc
- Imprint Philomel Books,U.S.
- Format Paperback (US Digest)
- Pages 80
- Language English
- URL https://penguinrandomhouse.com/books/isbn/9780593403051