Keeping the Rope Straight: Annie Dodge Wauneka's Life of Service to the Navajo
Annie Wauneka devoted her life to helping her people. Inspired by the example of her father, Annie immersed herself in tribal politics and became a leader in the battle against tuberculosis. Annie melded traditional Diné (Navajo) culture with the modern world and brought about unprecedented improvements in the healthcare and education available to her people. Her years of service earned her the Presidential Medal of Freedom and the title "Our Legendary Mother" from the Diné Nation.
Heritage & History: Indigenous Heritage and History
Indigenous Nations: Diné (Navajo)
Themes for Middle Grade/YA: Strong Girls and Women, Health and Wellness, U.S. History
Genre: Biography, Non-Fiction
Audiobook: No
Age Level: 9-12, Middle Grade
Publisher: Salina Bookshelf, Inc.