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Notable Native People
Notable Native People: 50 Indigenous Leaders, Dreamers, and Changemakers from Past and Present | Adrienne Keene
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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 beautifully illustrated collection. From luminaries of the past, like nineteenth-century sculptor Edmonia Lewis--the first Black and Native American female artist to achieve international fame--to contemporary figures like linguist jessie little doe baird, who revived the Wampanoag language, Notable Native People highlights the vital impact Indigenous dreamers and leaders have made on the world. This informative and inspiring 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. Notable Native People is an indispensable read for people of all backgrounds seeking to learn about Native American heritages, histories, and cultures, and will educate and inspire readers of all ages.
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Kenyazero
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This was an engaging and beautifully illustrated book. It taught me a lot, introduced me to quite a few people who‘s work I want to follow, and helped clarify some concepts for me. It‘s beautifully inclusive as well.

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KatieDid927
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A really lovely book that highlights a diverse swath of inspirational Native people. I was familiar with more of them than I thought I‘d be going in. My only minor critique is I wish there had been more representation from Northeastern tribes, who I feel are often underrepresented. #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #NonfictionNovember

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WanderingBookaneer
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This is the tenth person I read about and the only familiar name. It is deplorable that I know so little of #IndigenousPeople

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I am one of those Americans who did not know. I‘ll have to read more about this.

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wanderinglynn
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Just saw that this book will be released on 19 Oct.
It celebrates the lives & contributions of 50 notable American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian people.

Written by Adrienne J. Keene, a citizen of the Cherokee Nation. She writes about representations of Native peoples in popular culture in her blog Native Appropriations.

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rachelsbrittain
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An excellent and expansive overview of exactly what the title says: notable native people you should be aware of but probably aren't. I've been actively trying to read more books by Indigenous authors, and I learned about so many incredible historical and contemporary figures doing important work.

5 stars / ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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