Discusses the life and career of the first female to be chief of the Cherokee Nation.
Lucero, 1869 My people, some of them, have run away to the hills, and have no blankets, no food; no one knows where they are—perhaps freezing to death. I want to have time to look for my children and see how many I can find.
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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This Big Words book from an award-winning author tells the courageous life story of Wilma Mankiller, the first female chief of the Cherokee Nation.
Describes the life of the Indian activist who became the first woman Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation
Explore the life and achievements of Wilma Mankiller, an activist and the first female chief of the Cherokee Indian nation.
A rare and often intimate glimpse at the resilience and perserverance of Native women who face each day positively and see the richnes in their lives.
Wilma Mankiller will continue to shine as an inspirational example of the faith in her belief that ethnicity should never be forgotten—nor come before family unity, society, and country.
Tells the story of the first female Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation, who overcame personal hardships and strong opposition to attain this high political position.
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