Illustrated by
Sonny Assu, Cannupa Hanska Luger, Jeffrey Gibson, Frank Buffalo Hyde, Rory Wakemup, Shan Goshorn, Jodie Herrera, Tony Tiger, Gregg Deal, Jordon Ann Craig, Alex Jacobs, Tom Harjo, Greg Ballenger, Bobby C. Martin, Andy Everson, Steven Paul Judd, Norman Aker
Illustrated bySonny Assu, Cannupa Hanska Luger, Jeffrey Gibson, Frank Buffalo Hyde, Rory Wakemup, Shan Goshorn, Jodie Herrera, Tony Tiger, Gregg Deal, Jordon Ann Craig, Alex Jacobs, Tom Harjo, Greg Ballenger, Bobby C. Martin, Andy Everson, Steven Paul Judd, Norman Aker
Critically Reviewed
Award Winner
Through poems that capture the essence of each person’s life, acclaimed Native American writer Joseph Bruchac introduces readers to famous indigenous leaders from The Peacemaker in 1000 A.D. to modern day dancer Maria Tallchief and Cherokee chief Wilma Mankiller. Each poem is illustrated by a modern-day tribally enrolled artist.
Through poems that capture the essence of each person’s life, acclaimed Native American writer Joseph Bruchac introduces readers to famous indigenous leaders from The Peacemaker in 1000 A.D. to modern day dancer Maria Tallchief and Cherokee chief Wilma Mankiller. Each poem is illustrated by a modern-day tribally enrolled artist.
Illustrated bySonny Assu, Cannupa Hanska Luger, Jeffrey Gibson, Frank Buffalo Hyde, Rory Wakemup, Shan Goshorn, Jodie Herrera, Tony Tiger, Gregg Deal, Jordon Ann Craig, Alex Jacobs, Tom Harjo, Greg Ballenger, Bobby C. Martin, Andy Everson, Steven Paul Judd, Norman Aker
Written ByJoseph Bruchac
Illustrated bySonny Assu, Cannupa Hanska Luger, Jeffrey Gibson, Frank Buffalo Hyde, Rory Wakemup, Shan Goshorn, Jodie Herrera, Tony Tiger, Gregg Deal, Jordon Ann Craig, Alex Jacobs, Tom Harjo, Greg Ballenger, Bobby C. Martin, Andy Everson, Steven Paul Judd, Norman Aker
Critically Reviewed
Critically Reviewed
Award Winner
Award Winner
Through poems that capture the essence of each person’s life, acclaimed Native American writer Joseph Bruchac introduces readers to famous indigenous leaders from The Peacemaker in 1000 A.D. to modern day dancer Maria Tallchief and Cherokee chief Wilma Mankiller. Each poem is illustrated by a modern-day tribally enrolled artist.
Through poems that capture the essence of each person’s life, acclaimed Native American writer Joseph Bruchac introduces readers to famous indigenous leaders from The Peacemaker in 1000 A.D. to modern day dancer Maria Tallchief and Cherokee chief Wilma Mankiller. Each poem is illustrated by a modern-day tribally enrolled artist.
Through poems that capture the essence of each person’s life, acclaimed Native American writer Joseph Bruchac introduces readers to famous indigenous leaders from The Peacemaker in 1000 A.D. to modern day dancer Maria Tallchief and Cherokee chief Wilma Mankiller. Each poem is illustrated by a modern-day tribally enrolled artist.
ThemeAmerican Experiences, Civilizations of the Americas, Communities, Courage in Hard Times, Culture, Fairness and Equality, History, Historical Biographies, Native American Voices, Native Americans, Oral Traditions, People Who Changed Our World, Revolutionary Times, Settling America, Stories of American Life, The Civil War, The Colonies, United States History, World Communities, World Cultures
BISAC Subject HeadingsJuvenile Nonfiction / Poetry / General Juvenile Nonfiction / Diversity & Multicultural Juvenile Nonfiction / People & Places / United States / Native American
Juvenile Nonfiction / Poetry / General Juvenile Nonfiction / Diversity & Multicultural Juvenile Nonfiction / People & Places / United States / Native American
Chicago Public Library Best Informational Books for Older Readers of 2023
Best Children’s Books of the Year 2023: Bank Street College of Education Children’s Book Committee
Kirkus Best Books 2022 Middle Grade Non Fiction
Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
School Library Journal Best Poetry Books 2022
2024 Notable Social Studies Trade Books For Young People, (NCSS & CBC)
Author & Illustrator
Joseph Bruchac
A tribally enrolled citizen of the Nulhegan Abenaki nation, Joseph Bruchac’s poems, stories, and essays often reflect his deep interest in Native history and culture. His work has appeared in hundreds of publications, from Junior Scholastic and Parabola to The Paris Review and National Geographic and he has published over 170 books.
Illustrators:
Sonny Assu, Cannupa Hanska Luger, Jeffrey Gibson, Frank Buffalo Hyde, Rory Wakemup, Shan Goshorn, Jodie Herrera, Tony Tiger, Gregg Deal, Jordon Ann Craig, Alex Jacobs, Tom Harjo, Greg Ballenger, Bobby C. Martin, Andy Everson, Steven Paul Judd, Norman Akers, Chris Pappan, Jeff Edwards, Robert I Mesa, Nocona Burgess, George Alexander, Debra Yepa-Pappan, Richard Glazer Danay, Melanie Yazzie, Shelley Niro, Zoe Urness, Marie Watt, J. Nicole Hatfield, Maria Tallchief
★ Intended to educate non-Native readers and to additionally inspire Native readers (per the author’s note), this ambitious undertaking should encourage all people to learn more about the biographical subjects and to seek out work by the featured artists.
-Horn Book Starred Reviews
★ Visually stunning artwork combined with character sketches reveal the depth of Native American history in an intriguing way. A good first purchase for libraries.
-School Library Journal
★ A brilliant integration of Indigenous American art and history.
-Kirkus Starred Review
Through poems that capture the essence of each person’s life, acclaimed Native American writer Joseph Bruchac introduces readers to famous indigenous leaders from The Peacemaker in 1000 A.D. to modern day dancer Maria Tallchief and Cherokee chief Wilma Mankiller. Each poem is illustrated by a modern-day tribally enrolled artist.
Through poems that capture the essence of each person’s life, acclaimed Native American writer Joseph Bruchac introduces readers to famous indigenous leaders from The Peacemaker in 1000 A.D. to modern day dancer Maria Tallchief and Cherokee chief Wilma Mankiller. Each poem is illustrated by a modern-day tribally enrolled artist.
Theme
American Experiences
American Experiences, Civilizations of the Americas, Communities, Courage in Hard Times, Culture, Fairness and Equality, History, Historical Biographies, Native American Voices, Native Americans, Oral Traditions, People Who Changed Our World, Revolutionary Times, Settling America, Stories of American Life, The Civil War, The Colonies, United States History, World Communities, World Cultures
Juvenile Nonfiction
Juvenile Nonfiction / Poetry / General Juvenile Nonfiction / Diversity & Multicultural Juvenile Nonfiction / People & Places / United States / Native American
Full Description
Through poems that capture the essence of each person’s life, acclaimed Native American writer Joseph Bruchac introduces readers to famous indigenous leaders from The Peacemaker in 1000 A.D. to modern day dancer Maria Tallchief and Cherokee chief Wilma Mankiller. Each poem is illustrated by a modern-day tribally enrolled artist.
Author & Illustrator
Joseph Bruchac
A tribally enrolled citizen of the Nulhegan Abenaki nation, Joseph Bruchac’s poems, stories, and essays often reflect his deep interest in Native history and culture. His work has appeared in hundreds of publications, from Junior Scholastic and Parabola to The Paris Review and National Geographic and he has published over 170 books.
Illustrators:
Sonny Assu, Cannupa Hanska Luger, Jeffrey Gibson, Frank Buffalo Hyde, Rory Wakemup, Shan Goshorn, Jodie Herrera, Tony Tiger, Gregg Deal, Jordon Ann Craig, Alex Jacobs, Tom Harjo, Greg Ballenger, Bobby C. Martin, Andy Everson, Steven Paul Judd, Norman Akers, Chris Pappan, Jeff Edwards, Robert I Mesa, Nocona Burgess, George Alexander, Debra Yepa-Pappan, Richard Glazer Danay, Melanie Yazzie, Shelley Niro, Zoe Urness, Marie Watt, J. Nicole Hatfield, Maria Tallchief
Awards
Chicago Public Library Best Informational Books for Older Readers of 2023
Best Children’s Books of the Year 2023: Bank Street College of Education Children’s Book Committee
Kirkus Best Books 2022 Middle Grade Non Fiction
Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
School Library Journal Best Poetry Books 2022
2024 Notable Social Studies Trade Books For Young People, (NCSS & CBC)
Reviews
★ Intended to educate non-Native readers and to additionally inspire Native readers (per the author’s note), this ambitious undertaking should encourage all people to learn more about the biographical subjects and to seek out work by the featured artists.
-Horn Book Starred Reviews
★ Visually stunning artwork combined with character sketches reveal the depth of Native American history in an intriguing way. A good first purchase for libraries.
-School Library Journal
★ A brilliant integration of Indigenous American art and history.
