by June Thiele (Author), Jeff Bane (Illustrator)

This biography for early readers examines the life of Sequoyah, the first person to create Cherokee Syllabary, or Cherokee alphabet, in a simple, age-appropriate way that helps young readers develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes table of contents, author biography, timeline, glossary, index, and other informative backmatter. The My Itty-Bitty Bio series celebrates diversity, covering women and men from a range of backgrounds and professions including immigrants and individuals with disabilities.