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Wilma Mankiller  Cover Image Book Book

Wilma Mankiller / written by Traci Sorell ; interior illustrations by Gillian Flint.

Sorell, Traci, (author.). Boiger, Alexandra, (illustrator.). Flint, Gillian, (illustrator.). Clinton, Chelsea, (introduction.).

Summary:

"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." -- Provided by publisher.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9780593403037
  • ISBN: 0593403037
  • ISBN: 9780593403051
  • ISBN: 0593403053
  • Physical Description: 57 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm.
  • Publisher: New York : Philomel Books, 2022.

Content descriptions

General Note:
Publisher, publishing date, and paging may vary.
Formatted Contents Note:
A girl called Pearl -- Bay Area blues -- Alcatraz and activism -- Home to Mankiller flats -- Leading her people -- Inspiring others -- How you can persist.
Target Audience Note:
Ages 6-9.
1040L Lexile
Subject: Mankiller, Wilma, 1945-2010 > Juvenile literature.
Cherokee women > Biography > Juvenile literature.
Cherokee Indians > Kings and rulers > Biography > Juvenile literature.
Cherokee women > North America > Politics and government > Juvenile literature.
Cherokee Indians > Social conditions > Juvenile literature.
Genre: Informational works.
Biographies.
Illustrated works.

Available copies

  • 11 of 11 copies available at Missouri Evergreen. (Show)
  • 3 of 3 copies available at Jefferson County.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 11 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Jefferson County Library-Arnold JBIO MANKILLE (Text) 30061100274659 Juvenile Biography Available -
Jefferson County Library-Northwest JBIO MANKILLE (Text) 30051100274668 Juvenile Biography Available -
Jefferson County Library-Windsor JBIO MANKILLE (Text) 30065100274676 Juvenile Biography Available -


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