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Age Range
6 - 9
Genre
Page Count
80
Publisher
Philomel Books
Grade Level
1st - 4th
ISBN
9780593403037
Lexile
1040

She Persisted: Wilma Mankiller

Inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger, 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 Principal 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!

Age Range
6 - 9
Genre
Page Count
80
Publisher
Philomel Books
Grade Level
1st - 4th
ISBN
9780593403037
Lexile
1040