Deb Haaland: First Native American Cabinet Secretary

by Jill Doerfler, Matthew J. Martinez

Overview

In 2021, Deb Haaland made history as the first Indigenous cabinet secretary. Serving as Secretary of the Interior, Haaland has championed climate and the rights of Native peoples. Discover Haaland's early life, her political career, and more.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781728458458
Publisher:	Lerner Publishing Group
Publication date:	08/01/2022
Series:	Gateway Biographies Series
Pages:	48
Product dimensions:	7.25(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.31(d)
Lexile:	1030L (what's this?)
Age Range:	10 - 11 Years

About the Author

Jill Doerfler is a professor and department head of American Indian Studies at the University of Minnesota Duluth. Her primary area of scholarly interest is American Indian identity with a focus on Anishinaabe citizenship.

Matthew J. Martinez received his Ph.D. in American Studies from the University of Minnesota (2008). He previously served as First Lieutenant Governor at Ohkay Owingeh and has researched and published in the areas of Pueblo Indian Studies and New Mexico History.

Table of Contents

Early Years 11

Finding Her Passion 17

Working for the People 19

A Seat at the Table 23

Steward of the Land 26

Working for Change 32

Looking Ahead 37

Important Dates 40

Source Notes 42

Selected Bibliography 45

Learn More 47

Index 48

Editorial Reviews

"All of these titles portray their subjects in a positive light as the focus is on their achievements and motivation."—School Library Journal

From the Publisher

11/01/2022

Gr 4–8—An eclectic mix of four living celebrities is represented in these biographies. In Volodymyr Zelensky, readers learn about Zelensky's time as an entertainer who then became president of the troubled eastern European country Ukraine, and includes facts about the current war with Russia. Dolly Parton chronicles the singer's life from her childhood poverty through her outstanding career including her hit records and movie ventures. Deb Haaland introduces readers to the newest Secretary of the Interior and relates her Native American background and political career. Simone Biles explores Biles's gymnastics career including her Olympic competitions and mental health issues. All of these titles portray their subjects in a positive light as the focus is on their achievements and motivation. The books on Zelensky and Haaland are timely given the recency of their fame and current events. There are several similar biographies already on Parton and Biles, however these are more current. None of the narratives provide much information on personal lives; Biles's fiancé and pending nuptials are completely omitted. Given that these people are living and still active in their fields, and the subjects appear in many other juvenile biographies (excepting the one on Haaland), these titles may not be considered necessary. VERDICT Even though the information provided is good, all these subjects except Haaland, are featured in other biographies and these would at best be supplemental purchases. The title on Haaland should be considered as there is little on her and her position makes her a unique figure.

School Library Journal