Kelly Fournel
Kelly Fournel is a writer and editor living in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. Her father’s family is Manitoba Métis (Cree and French Canadian-their Cree surname is Star) and her great-grandfather was a middleman for the Hudson’s Bay Company. She currently works for the Director of the John M. Cuelenaere Public Library and enjoys life with her husband and their beloved fat cat. Great Women Leaders from our First Nations is her first book.
Teen Books (1)
Synopsis:
This book profiles ten outstanding women leaders in the Native community. All of these successful, trailblazing women are stellar role models who have raised the profile of indigenous culture in North America. From heroines of the past to women making new history today, this exciting work of nonfiction reminds readers of the extraordinary contributions of Native Americans to our daily lives.
Educator & Series Information
This book is part of the First Nations Series for Young Readers. Each book is a collection of biographies of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit women and men who are leaders in their fields of work, in their art, and in their communities. For ages 9-14.
Additional Information
89 pages | 6.00" x 8.98"
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