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Colonization and the Wampanoag Story
Book • 2023
Linda Coombs' "Colonization and the Wampanoag Story" is a middle school history book detailing the Wampanoag tribe's experiences with English settlers.
It covers the initial encounters, the devastating impact of disease, and the ongoing struggle for survival.
The book aims to provide an accurate and respectful portrayal of Wampanoag history, countering historical inaccuracies and biases.
It incorporates a narrative element, following a young girl's life within the tribe.
The book's recategorization as fiction highlights the ongoing challenges in accurately representing Native American history.
It covers the initial encounters, the devastating impact of disease, and the ongoing struggle for survival.
The book aims to provide an accurate and respectful portrayal of Wampanoag history, countering historical inaccuracies and biases.
It incorporates a narrative element, following a young girl's life within the tribe.
The book's recategorization as fiction highlights the ongoing challenges in accurately representing Native American history.
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while discussing its recategorization from nonfiction to fiction in a Texas library.

Andrew Limbong

Robin Young

Author of Wampanoag history discussed her children's book and erasure