Indigenous Biographies Series

ISBN

Multiple

Publisher & Publication Year

North Star Editions, 2026

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Author

Katrina M. Phillips (Red Cliff Ojibwe)

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Synopsis

Summary

This series highlights eight Indigenous people who have had an important impact on the world. Each book provides an overview of the subject’s life, work, and legacy. Each book also includes an “Topic Spotlight” special feature, several “Did You Know” facts, a table of contents, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers series is at the Beacon level, aligned to reading levels of grades 2-3 and interest levels of grades 3-5.

Notable Achievements

Reviews

School Library Journal: "Biographical introductions to Indigenous figures who have made notable impacts on the world from fighting for Indigenous rights to being firsts in their fields. Photographs are used throughout to show not only the people of the past, but also those still living and changing the world today. At the close of each title, there is a quiz to help review learning and recap highlights.”

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