She Persisted: Wilma Mankiller

Name: She Persisted: Wilma Mankiller
Author: Traci Sorell
ISBN: 0593403053

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Main Author: Traci Sorell, Chelsea Clinton Category: Children's Book ISBN: 0593403053 Reading Age: 6 - 10 years ISBN: 9780593403051 Illustrator: Alexandra Boiger, Gillian Flint Tags: CB More Details Buy Now

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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.

In this chapter book biography by award-winning author Traci Sorell, readers learn about the amazing life of Wilma Mankiller–and how she persisted.

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About the Author

Traci Sorell

Traci Sorell lives with her family in the Cherokee Nation, out in the country—much like she did as a child. Her mother's Cherokee family has been in the area since the forced removal of most Cherokee people from their southeastern...

Chelsea Clinton

Chelsea Clinton is a New York Times bestselling author known for writing children's books, young adult non-fiction, and collaborative works focused on history, science, and inspiring young changemakers. Her most famous work is the #1 New York Times bestselling picture...