She Persisted: Wilma Mankiller

by Traci Sorell

Series: She Persisted

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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.… (more)

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Great early chapter biography of Wilma Mankiller. I'm a big fan of this series -- both because it highlights extraordinary women, and because the authors are from the same heritage. Great information, well written, inspiring. (

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American Indian Youth Literature Award (Honor Book – Middle Grade – 2024)

American Indians in Children's Literature Best Books (Early Chapter Books – 2023)

American Indians in Children's Literature Best Books (For Middle Grades – 2022)

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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.

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