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Learn about the life and legacy of the first woman to serve as principal chief of the Cherokee Nation! Wilma Mankiller''s struggle for political change throughout her life will be sure to inspire readers in this addition to the #1 Wilma Mankiller grew up immersed in the Cherokee community and culture of Oklahoma. When her family moved to San Francisco as part of the Indian Relocation Program, she had to quickly adjust to city life. Along the way, Wilma never lost her dedication to her people and their centuries-old traditions. She grew up to become a major political activist. From aiding the Occupation of Alcatraz in 1969 to making history as the first woman principal chief of the Cherokee Nation in 1985, Wilma never wavered in her support for her community. She spent her life fighting for the rights of Native Americans and inspires political activism to this day.

About the author

Andrea Page is an author who reads and writes books about people who inspire others and about important values, like being courageous, facing fears, or approaching struggles one step at a time. Her hope is to continue writing and sharing stories that spark a commitment to make our world a better place.

Product details

• Authors: Stephen Marchesi, Andrea Page, Page Andrea, Who HQ
• Assisted by: Marchesi Stephen (Illustration)
• Publisher: Penguin Young Readers US
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 8 to 12
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 02.09.2025
• EAN: 9780593888872
• ISBN: 978-0-593-88887-2
• No. of pages: 112
• Dimensions: 135 mm x 194 mm x 7 mm
• Series: Who Was?
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books > Natural science, technology; USA, JUVENILE NONFICTION / Social Science / Politics & Government, People & places (Children's / Teenage), Work & industry / world of work (Children's / Teenage), United States of America, USA, Educational: Social sciences, Educational: Politics and constitution, Children’s / Teenage: Social issues / topics, JUVENILE NONFICTION / Native American, Relating to Native American people / First Americans