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Reach for this book when your child is grappling with the feeling of being pulled between different worlds or is asking deep questions about fairness and social justice. This biography follows Sarah Winnemucca, a Northern Paiute woman who used her education and bilingual skills to advocate for her people during a time of intense conflict with white settlers. It is a powerful story about resilience and the weight of responsibility. Parents will appreciate how it introduces difficult history through a personal, human lens. It is best suited for children ages 7 to 11 who are ready to discuss how one person can use their voice to fight for what is right even in the face of great adversity.