Sequoyah by James Rumford
A 2005 Sibert Honor Book
The story of Sequoyah is the tale of an ordinary man with an extraordinary idea--to create a writing system for the Cherokee Indians and turn his people into a nation of readers and writers. The task he set for himself was daunting. Sequoyah knew no English and had no idea how to capture speech on paper. But slowly and painstakingly, ignoring the hoots and jibes of his neighbors and friends, he worked out a system that surprised the Cherokee Nation--and the world of the 1820s--with its beauty and simplicity. James Rumford's Sequoyah is a poem to celebrate literacy, a song of a people's struggle to stand tall and proud.
James Rumford, a resident of Manoa, is an award-winning children's book author and illustrator. His books, published nationally as well as internationally, deal with a variety of topics--from stories of Hawaii to tales from distant lands. Many of his books deal with Africa, where he was a Peace Corps volunteer and a Fulbright lecturer. Among these books are: CALABASH CAT, RAIN SCHOOL, and BRIGHT STAR. James Rumford has been writing and illustrating books for children since 1996. With a score of titles to his name, translated into the world's major languages, his books are recognized here and abroad for their integrity as well as their appeal to children. He has received several awards for his writing and illustrating such as two Zolotow Awards, a Siebert Honor Award, two Jane Addams Peace Awards, and the Sugarman Award for American Biography. James Rumford is also a book artist, running Manoa Press [founded in 1986], where he makes limited-edition handmade books on an antique iron press. For more on the author and his private press, visit jamesrumford.com and manoapress.com.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780618369478 |
| ISBN 10 | 0618369473 |
| Title | Sequoyah |
| Author | James Rumford |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Houghton Mifflin |
| Year published | 2004-11-01 |
| Number of pages | 32 |
| Prizes | Commended for Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Award (Children's Book) 2005, Commended for Jane Addams Children's Book Award (Bks for Younger Children) 2005, Short-listed for South Carolina Childrens, Junior and Young Adult Book Award (Picture Book) 2007, Short-listed for Black-Eyed Susan Award (Picture Book) 2005, Short-listed for Beehive Awards (Informational) 2007 |
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