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! A perfect choice for
kids who love learning and teachers who want to bring inspiring women
into their curriculum.
And don't miss out on the rest of the books in the She Persisted series,
featuring so many more women who persisted!