Wilma Mankiller

The Inside Guide: Famous Native Americans

by Jennifer Lombardo

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Pub Date Aug 01 2024 | Archive Date Nov 30 2024

Rosen Publishing Group | Cavendish Square

Biographies & Memoirs | Children's Nonfiction | Multicultural Interest

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Description

Grades 4 to 8+

Wilma Mankiller, a member of the Cherokee Nation, overcame tremendous challenges and discrimination to become the first female Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation. In a time when Native American communities faced complex social, economic, and political issues, Mankiller's leadership brought about positive change and progress. The engaging main text, enhanced with in-depth sidebars, explores Mankiller's life, her role in the Cherokee Nation's revitalization, and her efforts to improve healthcare, education, and economic opportunities for her people. Her legacy is one of strength, resilience, and the power of community building.

Grades 4 to 8+

Wilma Mankiller, a member of the Cherokee Nation, overcame tremendous challenges and discrimination to become the first female Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation. In a time when...