Chester Nez and the Unbreakable Code - by Joseph Bruchac

The Code Talker: A Navajo Boy's Journey to Save America in World War II is a powerful and moving picture book biography that tells the story of Chester Nez, a young Navajo boy who was told to give up his heritage but instead became a code talker during World War II.

This book is a Junior Library Guild Selection, a Cybils Award Finalist, and has been recognized by several other awards and organizations.

The author, Joseph Bruchac, is a well-known and respected writer and storyteller who often draws on his Native American ancestry in his work.

The illustrator, Liz Amini-Holmes, holds a bachelor's of fine arts degree in illustration and has illustrated other books for children.

This book is full color and contains backmatter including a timeline and a portion of the Navajo code.

It is a must-read for anyone interested in learning about the important role that Navajo code talkers played during World War II, as well as the impact of boarding schools on Native American heritage.