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Milestone Indigenous Peoples in Children’s Literature (2025)
“Andrea Page (citizen of Standing Rock Sioux Tribe) is the first Native author to have a book with the “Who Was” series published by Penguin.”
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Penguin Workshop
Available on Sep 02, 2025
ISBN 9780593888872
Age Range 8-12 years
Grades 3-7
Book Description
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. (From Penguin Workshop website, to see more click here.)