Description: "Indigenous Firsts: A History of Native American Achievement and Events recognizes and honors 2,000 barrier-breaking trailblazers and history-making events in multiple fields-arts, entertainment, business, sovereignty, education, government, religion, science, sports, music, and more"--
Brief description:
Yvonne Wakim Dennis (Cherokee/Sand Hill/Syrian) is an award-winning author of nonfiction books for children and adults, many written with Arlene Hirschfelder, including Native American Almanac, Native American Landmarks and Festivals, the award-winning Children of Native America Today
and A Kid's Guide to Native American History; and she also wrote a biography of Sequoyah. She currently serves as the Education Director for the Children's Cultural Center of Native America and is a columnist for Native Hoop Magazine. She resides in New York City.
Review Quotes: "Honorable Mention 2023 Dartmouth Medal for most outstanding reference work. ... a comprehensive and carefully researched compendium that celebrates the vast achievements of Indigenous Americans throughout history and into the present day. This highly accessible work is suitable for learners of all ages." - Reference and User Services Association (RUSA), a division of the American Library Association
"Dennis, a writer, multicultural consultant, curriculum developer, and teacher trainer, et al. present events and pioneering achievements of about 2,000 Native Americans who contributed to the arts, business and economics, government, health, literature, ..." - Book News "... an impeccably documented and inspirational survey of the groundbreaking accomplishments and achievements of Indigenous peoples. ... painstakingly researched compendium, compiled by authors who are themselves Indigenous "firsts," is an affordable and essential purchase ..." - Library Journal