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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.

From an award-winning author-illustrator team, Indigenous from A to Z offers a bold, beautiful, authentic view of Indigenous peoples' history, culture, values, and future - essential for Native American Heritage Month and all year round. Welcome to Indigenous from A to Z, a stunning alphabetical introduction to the rich history of Native peoples across the USA. Letter by letter, award-winning author Traci Sorell (Cherokee) offers terms that speak to both the vast diversity among Native Nations and the many connections they share, building an essential foundation of understanding for young readers. From the past shown in B is for Before 1492 and C is for Colonialism, to the vibrant culture revealed in J is for Joking and M is for Music, to the dynamic future promised by O is for Organize and R is for Reclaim, this powerful book captures the legacy and living history of Indigenous peoples today. The sweeping illustrations by artist Natasha Donovan (Métis) encompass both the vastness of the changes Indigenous people have experienced and the specificity of individual artists, scientists, and other significant figures. Rich backmatter explains the visual and textual references. The book concludes with a Z to A listing of twenty-six Native Nations, coming full circle to say: We're surviving, Striving towards thriving, and Indigenous to this land-Always.

An American Indian Library Association Youth Literature Award Honor Picture BookMary Golda Ross designed classified airplanes and spacecraft as Lockheed Aircraft Corporation''s first female engineer. Find out how her passion for math and the Cherokee values she was raised with shaped her life and work.Cherokee author Traci Sorell and Métis illustrator Natasha Donovan trace Ross''s journey from being the only girl in a high school math class to becoming a teacher to pursuing an engineering degree, joining the top-secret Skunk Works division of Lockheed, and being a mentor for Native Americans and young women interested in engineering. In addition, the narrative highlights Cherokee values including education, working cooperatively, remaining humble, and helping ensure equal opportunity and education for all."A stellar addition to the genre that will launch careers and inspire for generations, it deserves space alongside stories of other world leaders and innovators."—starred, Kirkus Reviews

An American Indian Library Association Youth Literature Award Honor Picture BookMary Golda Ross designed classified airplanes and spacecraft as Lockheed Aircraft Corporation''s first female engineer. Find out how her passion for math and the Cherokee values she was raised with shaped her life and work.Cherokee author Traci Sorell and Métis illustrator Natasha Donovan trace Ross''s journey from being the only girl in a high school math class to becoming a teacher to pursuing an engineering degree, joining the top-secret Skunk Works division of Lockheed, and being a mentor for Native Americans and young women interested in engineering. In addition, the narrative highlights Cherokee values including education, working cooperatively, remaining humble, and helping ensure equal opportunity and education for all."A stellar addition to the genre that will launch careers and inspire for generations, it deserves space alongside stories of other world leaders and innovators."—starred, Kirkus Reviews

Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! An American Indian Library Association Youth Literature Award Honor Picture BookMary Golda Ross designed classified airplanes and spacecraft as Lockheed Aircraft Corporation''s first female engineer. Find out how her passion for math and the Cherokee values she was raised with shaped her life and work.Cherokee author Traci Sorell and Métis illustrator Natasha Donovan trace Ross''s journey from being the only girl in a high school math class to becoming a teacher to pursuing an engineering degree, joining the top-secret Skunk Works division of Lockheed, and being a mentor for Native Americans and young women interested in engineering. In addition, the narrative highlights Cherokee values including education, working cooperatively, remaining humble, and helping ensure equal opportunity and education for all."A stellar addition to the genre that will launch careers and inspire for generations, it deserves space alongside stories of other world leaders and innovators."—starred, Kirkus Reviews

“Despegue. ¡Una biografía que llega más allá de las estrellas!”—excelente, Kirkus ReviewsMary Golda Ross trabajaba en muchos proyectos clasificados como ingeniera aeroespacial del siglo XX, y gran parte de lo que hizo sigue siendo secreto hasta el día de hoy. Sin embargo, su trabajo tuvo una importancia enorme para el programa espacial de Estados Unidos, y rompió las barreras como mujer cheroqui en un campo dominado por los hombres. Descubre la historia de cómo una niña enamorada de las matemáticas del noreste de Oklahoma abrió el camino para sí misma y para las demás, recurriendo a valores tradicionales cheroquis durante toda su carrera. Con una prosa atractiva e ilustraciones llamativas, la aclamada autora cheroqui Traci Sorell y la ilustradora mestiza ganadora de premios Natasha Donovan presentan un retrato cautivador de la vida y el trabajo de Mary Golda Ross.An American Indian Library Association Youth Literature Award Honor Picture Book"A stellar addition to the genre that will launch careers and inspire for generations, it deserves space alongside stories of other world leaders and innovators."—starred, Kirkus ReviewsMary Golda Ross designed classified airplanes and spacecraft as Lockheed Aircraft Corporation''s first female engineer. Find out how her passion for math and the Cherokee values she was raised with shaped her life and work, now in Spanish.Cherokee author Traci Sorell and Métis illustrator Natasha Donovan trace Ross''s journey from being the only girl in a high school math class to becoming a teacher to pursuing an engineering degree, joining the top-secret Skunk Works division of Lockheed, and being a mentor for Native Americans and young women interested in engineering. In addition, the narrative highlights Cherokee values including education, working cooperatively, remaining humble, and helping ensure equal opportunity and education for all.

“Despegue. ¡Una biografía que llega más allá de las estrellas!”—excelente, Kirkus ReviewsMary Golda Ross trabajaba en muchos proyectos clasificados como ingeniera aeroespacial del siglo XX, y gran parte de lo que hizo sigue siendo secreto hasta el día de hoy. Sin embargo, su trabajo tuvo una importancia enorme para el programa espacial de Estados Unidos, y rompió las barreras como mujer cheroqui en un campo dominado por los hombres. Descubre la historia de cómo una niña enamorada de las matemáticas del noreste de Oklahoma abrió el camino para sí misma y para las demás, recurriendo a valores tradicionales cheroquis durante toda su carrera. Con una prosa atractiva e ilustraciones llamativas, la aclamada autora cheroqui Traci Sorell y la ilustradora mestiza ganadora de premios Natasha Donovan presentan un retrato cautivador de la vida y el trabajo de Mary Golda Ross.An American Indian Library Association Youth Literature Award Honor Picture Book"A stellar addition to the genre that will launch careers and inspire for generations, it deserves space alongside stories of other world leaders and innovators."—starred, Kirkus ReviewsMary Golda Ross designed classified airplanes and spacecraft as Lockheed Aircraft Corporation''s first female engineer. Find out how her passion for math and the Cherokee values she was raised with shaped her life and work, now in Spanish.Cherokee author Traci Sorell and Métis illustrator Natasha Donovan trace Ross''s journey from being the only girl in a high school math class to becoming a teacher to pursuing an engineering degree, joining the top-secret Skunk Works division of Lockheed, and being a mentor for Native Americans and young women interested in engineering. In addition, the narrative highlights Cherokee values including education, working cooperatively, remaining humble, and helping ensure equal opportunity and education for all.

Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! “Despegue. ¡Una biografía que llega más allá de las estrellas!”—excelente, Kirkus ReviewsMary Golda Ross trabajaba en muchos proyectos clasificados como ingeniera aeroespacial del siglo XX, y gran parte de lo que hizo sigue siendo secreto hasta el día de hoy. Sin embargo, su trabajo tuvo una importancia enorme para el programa espacial de Estados Unidos, y rompió las barreras como mujer cheroqui en un campo dominado por los hombres. Descubre la historia de cómo una niña enamorada de las matemáticas del noreste de Oklahoma abrió el camino para sí misma y para las demás, recurriendo a valores tradicionales cheroquis durante toda su carrera. Con una prosa atractiva e ilustraciones llamativas, la aclamada autora cheroqui Traci Sorell y la ilustradora mestiza ganadora de premios Natasha Donovan presentan un retrato cautivador de la vida y el trabajo de Mary Golda Ross.An American Indian Library Association Youth Literature Award Honor Picture Book"A stellar addition to the genre that will launch careers and inspire for generations, it deserves space alongside stories of other world leaders and innovators."—starred, Kirkus ReviewsMary Golda Ross designed classified airplanes and spacecraft as Lockheed Aircraft Corporation''s first female engineer. Find out how her passion for math and the Cherokee values she was raised with shaped her life and work, now in Spanish.Cherokee author Traci Sorell and Métis illustrator Natasha Donovan trace Ross''s journey from being the only girl in a high school math class to becoming a teacher to pursuing an engineering degree, joining the top-secret Skunk Works division of Lockheed, and being a mentor for Native Americans and young women interested in engineering. In addition, the narrative highlights Cherokee values including education, working cooperatively, remaining humble, and helping ensure equal opportunity and education for all.