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Title details for She Persisted: Wilma Mankiller by Traci Sorell - Available

She Persisted: Wilma Mankiller

by Traci Sorell
Chelsea Clinton
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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!
A 2024 American Indian Youth Literature Honor Book!
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!
Covers may vary.
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Series: She Persisted Publisher: Penguin Young Readers Group
Awards:

Kindle Book

  • Release date: October 4, 2022

OverDrive Read

  • ISBN: 9780593403044
  • Release date: October 4, 2022

EPUB ebook

  • ISBN: 9780593403044
  • File size: 12749 KB
  • Release date: October 4, 2022

Formats

Kindle Book
OverDrive Read
EPUB ebook

subjects

Biography & Autobiography Juvenile Nonfiction Multi-Cultural Sociology

Languages

English

Levels

ATOS Level:6.5
Lexile® Measure:1040
Interest Level:K-3(LG)
Text Difficulty:5

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!
A 2024 American Indian Youth Literature Honor Book!
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!
Covers may vary.
Expand title description text
Biography & Autobiography Juvenile Nonfiction Multi-Cultural Sociology