Williamsburg Regional Library

Notable native people, 50 indigenous leaders, dreamers, and changemakers from past and present, Adrienne Keene ; illustrations by Ciara Sana

Label
Notable native people, 50 indigenous leaders, dreamers, and changemakers from past and present, Adrienne Keene ; illustrations by Ciara Sana
Language
eng
Bibliography note
Includes index
resource.biographical
collective biography
Illustrations
illustrations
Index
index present
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
Notable native people
Oclc number
1230460916
Responsibility statement
Adrienne Keene ; illustrations by Ciara Sana
Sub title
50 indigenous leaders, dreamers, and changemakers from past and present
Summary
An accessible and educational illustrated book profiling 50 notable American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian people, from NBA star Kyrie Irving of the Standing Rock Lakota to Wilma Mankiller, the first female principal chief of the Cherokee Nation. Celebrate the lives, stories, and contributions of Indigenous artists, activists, scientists, athletes, and other changemakers in this illustrated collection. Also offers accessible primers on important Indigenous issues, from the legacy of colonialism and cultural appropriation to food sovereignty, land and water rights, and more. An indispensable read for people of all backgrounds seeking to learn about Native American heritage, histories, and cultures, Notable Native People will educate and inspire readers of all ages. -- Provided by Publisher
Target audience
adult
Classification
Contributor
Illustrator
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