"Authors write about the things they love and the things that fascinate them. For Alana White, those things range from the Smoky Mountains to the hills of Tuscany to the vast Pacific Northwest. And not just the places, but the people who lived and made history there." Author Mike Coleman, "The Way From Me to Us."
KIRKUS REVIEWS: "Sacagawea's remarkable life related throughout White's book comes from entries in the Lewis and Clark journals, as well as Shoshone oral tradition. Concisely written and highly readable.
"VOYA: "Readers will enjoy this intriguing story, told in this well-written book that is not shy about honoring Sacagawea's accomplishments."
SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL: "A well-written and well presented biography of the young Shoshone woman who accompanied Lewis and Clark on their exploration of the American West. It is Sacagawea's role as a 'vital member of the groundbreaking Corps of Discovery' that is honored."
READERS LOVE "SACAGAWEA: WESTWARD WITH LEWIS & CLARK"
"IN 'SACAGAWEA,' ALANA WHITE TAKES READERS ON A COMPELLING JOURNEY INTO UNCHARTED TERRITORY, EXPLORING THE RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN THE EXPEDITION MEMBERS AND THE INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES IN THE REGION. DRAWING FROM THE EXPLORERS' JOURNALS AND THE INDIGENOUS ORAL HISTORY . . . THE BOOK HIGHLIGHTS SACAGAWEA'S SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTIONS WHILE DISPELLING SOME OF THE MISLEADING INFORMATION SURROUNDING THE EXPEDITION." MEL T, REVIEWER, NETGALLEY
"SACAGAWEA IS BROUGHT TO LIFE BY ALANA WHITE. WHAT A BEAUTIFUL PORTRAIT OF HER LIFE AND TIMES." MICHAELA D, REVIEWER, NETGALLEY
"PERFECT FOR A MIDDLE OR HIGH SCHOOLER JUST LEARNING ABOUT THIS TIME IN HISTORY OR AN ADULT, LIKE ME, WHO NEEDS A REFRESHER. FAST-PACED AND ACCESSIBLE TO A VARIETY OF AGES." TRICIA W, REVIEWER, NETGALLEY
"THIS EASY TO READ BIOGRAPHY OF SACAGAWEA REPORTS ON HER LIFE BASED ON THE JOURNALS OF LEWIS AND CLARK AND SHOSHONE ORAL TRADITION. THERE ARE MANY PIECES OF SACAGAWEA'S LIFE AND JOURNEY THAT ARE STILL UNKNOWN, BUT THIS BIOGRAPHY DOES A GOOD JOB OF FILLING IN THE GAPS. IT WILL BE GREAT FOR STUDENTS LOOKING TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS AMAZING WOMAN'S LIFE AND HOW SHE IMPACTED HISTORY." LIBRARIAN, NETGALLEY
"SACAGAWEA" SCHOOL VISITS
With a young, second-grade Sacagawea, who told her mom, "Ugh, I keep trying to find out about Sacagawea, but they keep telling me about Lewis and Clark!" Now, she knows Sacagawea traveled two thousand miles to the Pacific Ocean and back, not only with her baby, but with a gigantic, Newfoundland dog, while saving her fellow-travelers from ruin on several occasions.
SCHOOL VISITS
Alana loves visiting schools to tell students of all ages about Sacagawea and the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Her visits are made appropriate, no matter the age group. For more information, contact her here through her Contact link. Alana lives in Nashville, TN. Thank you!