by Randy'l He-Dow Teton (Author), Aly McKnight (Illustrator)
Sacajawea was a brilliant, multilingual Shoshone girl who was torn from her home at a young age. In 1804, she set out with the Lewis and Clark Expedition, acting as an interpreter and guide across hundreds of miles of unmapped land to reach the Pacific Ocean. Almost 200 years later, she became the first Indigenous woman to appear on a US coin. This is her story.
Author Biography
Randy'L He-Dow Teton is a member of the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes of Fort Hall, Idaho. Randy'L has gained wide recognition for her work in tribal government, communications, and public relations. She is proud to serve her family, tribe, state, and Indian Country by helping Tribes tell their story from their perspective. She lives in Idaho with her three children, Kumia, Pongose, and Abalone Rose and enjoys collecting coins.