Wilma's Way Home: The Life of Wilma Mankiller (A Big Words Book Book 10)

This inspiring biography of Wilma Mankiller tells the story of a courageous woman who overcame adversity to become the first female chief of the Cherokee Nation.

Growing up in Oklahoma, Wilma experienced the Cherokee practice of Gadugi, helping each other through hard times.

However, when her family was forcibly relocated to California in 1956, she felt lost and alone until she found solace at the Indian Center in San Francisco.

There, she worked to build and develop the local Native community and championed Native political activists.

Despite many obstacles, including resistance to female leadership and a life-threatening accident, Wilma's dedication to serving her people led to her election as chief.

This beautiful addition to the Big Words series will inspire young readers to persevere in empathy and problem-solving, reaching beyond themselves to help others.

With moving prose by award-winning author Doreen Rappaport and vivid illustrations by Linda Kukuk, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the inspiring story of Wilma Mankiller.