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Unknown Birthday: Sacagawea

Anne — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:19:24 +0000

Sacagawea, explorer

c. 1787-Dec. 12, 1812 or April 9, 1884

A Picture Book of Sacagawea by David A. Alder, illustrated by Dan Brown (Holiday House, 2001)

A translator and guide on the Lewis and Clark expedition, this Native American woman was an invaluable member of the team.

The PBS special Lewis & Clark: Inside the Corps offers more biographical information on Sacagawea.

January 24 Birthday: Maria Tallchief

Anne — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 13:37:37 +0000

Maria Tallchief, ballerina

Jan. 24, 1925-

Tallchief: America’s Prima Ballerina by Maria Tallchief, with Rosemary Wells, illustrated by Gary Kelley (Viking Juvenile, 1999)

Native American ballerina Maria Tallchief tells the story of her own childhood up to her move to New York at seventeen in pursuit of a dance career.

A few images of Tallchief can be seen at The Ballerina Gallery.

November 18: Wilma Mankiller

Anne — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:14:44 +0000

Wilma Mankiller, Chief

Nov. 18, 1945-

Amelia to Zora: Twenty-Six Women Who Changed the World by Cynthia Chin-Lee, illustrated by Megan Halsey and Sean Addy (Charlesbridge, 2005)

Wilma Mankiller, the first female Chief of the Cherokee Nation who served for over ten years during the 1980s and 90s, made health and education her top issues.

A brief bio of Mankiller is posted at the National Women’s Hall of Fame site.

book source: bookstore purchase