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Title details for She Persisted: Wilma Mankiller by Traci Sorell - Available

She Persisted: Wilma Mankiller

by Traci Sorell
Chelsea Clinton
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Inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger comes a chapter book series, adapted for audio, about women who spoke up and rose up against the odds—including Wilma Mankiller!
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 Principle 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 and a list of ways that readers can follow in Wilma Mankiller's footsteps and make a difference!
 
And don’t miss out on the rest of the books in the She Persisted series, featuring so many more women who persisted!

  • Creators

  • Series

    She Persisted

  • Publisher

  • Awards

  • Release date

    October 4, 2022

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Listen audiobook

      • ISBN: 9780593630150
      • File size: 19115 KB
      • Duration: 00:39:49

  • Languages

    • English

  • Levels

    • Lexile® Measure: 1040
    • Text Difficulty: 6-8

  • Reviews

    • AudioFile Magazine
      Chelsea Clinton warmly narrates these biographies aimed at tiny feminists, inspired by the tenacity of Senator Warren on the Senate floor in early 2017. Thirteen determined American women from the present and from history, including Nellie Bly, Helen Keller, Maria Tallchief, Sally Ride, and Sonia Sotomayor, are honored with short biographies and quotes that exemplify their persistence. Each story gives listeners the opportunity to discover a new role model, thereby motivating future astronauts, senators, ballerinas, and presidents to persevere and achieve their goals despite obstacles and naysayers. Clinton narrates enthusiastically, and accompanying music adds to the inspirational tone of each biography. E.E.C. © AudioFile 2017, Portland, Maine
    • School Library Journal

      January 1, 2023

      Gr 1-4-One of the newest chapter book adaptations of the bestselling "She Persisted" series by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger features a trifecta of Indigenous notables: Cherokee Nation member Sorell, whose award-winning titles highlight Indigenous experiences for children, presents the life of Mankiller (1945-2010), the first female chief of the Cherokee Nation; M�tis actor/producer Parenteau narrates with measured crispness. Clinton reads her encouraging introduction: "They persisted and so should you." As a girl, Mankiller was called Pearl (her middle name). Her paternal ancestors survived the 1838 government round-up and forced relocation to Oklahoma. The 1956 Indian Relocation Act scattered her family again, resulting in removal from Oklahoma to San Francisco. Witnessing unrelenting injustices perpetrated on her people led to a life of dedicated activism and groundbreaking leadership. VERDICT All libraries should continue to acquire the "She Persisted" series in multiple formats.

      Copyright 2023 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

Formats

  • OverDrive Listen audiobook

subjects

Languages

  • English

Levels

  • Lexile® Measure:1040
  • Text Difficulty:6-8

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