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 New York Times bestselling series.
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.
| ISBN: | 9780593888872 |
| Publication date: | 2nd September 2025 |
| Author: | Andrea Page, Who HQ |
| Illustrator: | Stephen Marchesi |
| Publisher: | Penguin Workshop an imprint of Penguin Young Readers Group |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 112 pages |
| Series: | Who Was? |
| Genres: |
People / Places Educational: Politics and constitution Children’s / Teenage social topics: Activism / activists Politics, Law, Philosophy & Ethics Children’s / Teenage general interest: Biography and autobiography |
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 New York Times bestselling series.Wilma Mankiller grew up immersed in the Cherokee community and culture of Oklahoma.
Who Was Wilma Mankiller? features in the following genres: People / Places, Educational: Politics and constitution, Children’s / Teenage social topics: Activism / activists, Politics, Law, Philosophy & Ethics, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Biography and autobiography
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Who Was Wilma Mankiller? was written by Andrea Page, Who HQ and published by Penguin Workshop an imprint of Penguin Young Readers Group
Who Was Wilma Mankiller? has 112 pages
Yes it is part of Who Was? series
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