Notable Native People: 50 Indigenous Leaders by Adrienne Keene

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 powerful and informative 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. An indispensable read for people of all backgrounds seeking to learn about Native American heritage, histories, and cultures, Notable Native People will educate and inspire readers of all ages.

Hardcover : 144 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1984857940

About the author: Adrienne Keene is a citizen of the Cherokee Nation and originally from Southern California. She is a scholar, writer, and a podcaster whose work focuses on representations of Native people in popular culture, as well as Indigenous students in higher education. She is the longtime author and editor of Native Appropriations, a blog about cultural appropriation, and the co-founder and co-host of the podcast All My Relations, which examines Indigenous relationships and asks how we can be good relatives to one another, the land, and our nonhuman relations. 

Image description: The illustration on the cover has the title and subtitle printed in the center of the cover on a pink background. The title is surrounded by seven native people, each with their own unique style and details. There are some greenery and flowers around the people as well. The author's name is printed in the center at the top of the cover.