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Gaining U.S. Citizenship

From the Set Racial Justice in America: Indigenous Peoples

The journey towards full citizenship was long and winding for Indigenous peoples in the United States. Readers will come to understand how legal status affected the lives and opportunities of Indigenous peoples throughout American history. The Racial Justice in America: Indigenous Peoples series explores the issues specific to the Indigenous communities in the United States in a comprehensive, honest, and age-appropriate way. This series was written by Indigenous historian and public scholar Heather Bruegl, a citizen of the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin and a first-line descendent Stockbridge Munsee. The series was developed to reach children of all races and encourage them to approach race, diversity, and inclusion with open eyes and minds.

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Interest Level Grade 5 - Grade 8
Reading Level Grade 5
Dewey 323.1197
Lexile 970L
ATOS Reading Level
Guided Reading Level V
Language English
Publisher Cherry Lake Publishing
Available Formats Reinforced book (9781668937938), Paperback (9781668938973), PDF (9781668941669), ePub (9781668940310), Hosted ebook (9781668944363), Kindle (9781668943014)
Copyright 2024
Number of Pages 32
Dimensions 7 x 9
Graphics Full-color photographs

School Library Journal - Gaining U.S. Citizenship

Gr 6-9–This noteworthy series sheds light on the often-overlooked history of Indigenous North Americans. With heartbreaking clarity, it unveils troubling post-colonization moments, such as the impact of Indian boarding schools aiming to eradicate Indigenous cultures in favor of a European, Christian lifestyle. The author, a member of the Oneida Nation, exposes a litany of historical horrors, including the struggles for citizenship, broken treaties, and the Indian Removal Act. Amid this unsettling history, readers discover the influential role of Native cooperative government in shaping the U.S. Constitution, celebrate Native American war heroes, and explore community involvement in modern politics. Despite delving into the darker aspects of history, the series is ultimately a testament to resilience. VERDICT A long overdue series.

Author: Heather Bruegl

Heather Bruegl, Oneida Nation of Wisconsin/Stockbridge-Munsee, is a Madonna University graduate with a Master of Arts in U.S. History. Heather is a public historian and decolonial educator and travels frequently to present on Indigenous American history, including policy and activism. In the Munsee language, Heather’s name is Kiishookunkwe, meaning sunflower in full bloom.

Activities for further learning
Author/Illustrator biography
Glossary of key words
Index
Informative sidebars
Table of contents
Full-color photographs