We Are the Many

by Rappaport, Doreen; Van Wright, Cornelius; Hu, Ying-Hwa

• ISBN13: 9780688165598
• ISBN10: 0688165591
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2002-08-15
• Publisher: HarperCollins Publications

Summary

A collection of short, illustrated biographies of sixteen influential Native Americans, from Tisquantum, who helped the Pilgrims survive the winter of 1622, to Sherman Alexie, a contemporary poet, novelist, and screenwriter.

Author Biography

Author Doreen Rappaport is well-known for her groundbreaking approach to multicultural history and literature for young readers. In her many award-winning books, she brings attention to not yet celebrated Americans, along with more well-known figures. She and her husband divide their time between New York City and a rural village in upstate New York. Cornelius Van Wright and Ying-Hwa Hu have illustrated many distinguished picture books. The couple lives with their daughter and son in New York City.

Table of Contents

Tisquantum	p. 4
Konwatsi'tsienni	p. 6
Shunka-Ishnala	p. 8
Sacajawea	p. 10
Asiyahola	p. 12
Susan La Flesche Picotte	p. 14
Helena Conley, IDA Conley, Lyda Conley	p. 16
Watha Huck	p. 18
Maria Martinez, Julian Martinez	p. 20
William McCabe	p. 22
Maria Tallchief	p. 24
Wilma Mankiller	p. 26
Sherman Alexie	p. 28
About This Book	p. 30
Pronunciation Guide	p. 31
Research Sources	p. 31
Books and Websites for Young Readers	p. 31
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