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by Wiliam Luong (Illustrator), Mifflin Lowe (Author)
Historians estimate that 1 in 4 cowboys were actually black, latino, or Native American-or even women! Saddle up for a tour of the Wild West with some of history's most unsung heroes and discover how the Western story is really everyone's story.
A 2021 Notable Social Studies Trade Book from the Children's Book Council and National Council for the Social Studies
"Especially and unreservedly recommended for family, elementary school, middle school, and community library American History collections for young readers."--Midwest Book Review
"A strong addition to social studies and literacy curricula."--Amina Chaudhri, Booklist
"Full of awesome pictures and rich with historic info every kid (and their parents) should learn."--Red Tricycle, Best New Books of 2020, According to Our Kids
Did you know that the Lone Ranger was likely inspired by a black cowboy? Or that some of the most famous sharpshooters in the West were women? Or how a Native American rodeo star could ride even a buffalo? These are no tall tales! In fact, historians estimate that 1 in 4 cowboys were actually black, latino, or Native American-or even women! So saddle up for a tour of the Wild West with some of history's most unsung heroes and discover how the great Western story is really everyone's story.
Author Biography
Wiliam is an illustrator and graphic designer. He graduated from Dong Nai College of Decorative Arts as one of the top students in his class.
Mifflin Lowe is the award-winning author of 13 books in 10 languages. A Clio and Cannes award winner, Mifflin has performed musical versions of his works with the Syracuse and Missouri Symphonies. His bestselling adult humor title, The Cheapskate's Handbook, has sold over 300,000 copies. In children's publishing, his Forgotten Founders won the 2025 Daughters of the American Revolution "Excellence in American History Children's Book Award" and was a Junior Library Guild Gold Selection. Other acclaimed titles include The True West, a 2021 Notable Social Studies Trade Book, and Dad: The Man, The Myth, The Legend which was on the cover of Publisher's Weekly. His latest release, Art: An Interactive Guide, invites young readers to explore, discover, and create while learning about history's most famous artists.
