Toypurina: Japchivit Leader, Medicine Woman, Tongva Rebel Pop-Up from 320' - 820'

from 320' - 820'

Looking at the region’s current water crisis from the perspective of its climate history

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and line drawing illustrations of 33 species

Toypurina: Japchivit Leader, Medicine Woman, Tongva Rebel Pop-Up from 320' - 820'Tired of being subjected to Spanish colonization, medicine woman Toypurina led a revolt against the San Gabriel mission in California on October 25, 1785. This bold picture book highlights an important, lesser known leader in Indigenous history. Lushly illustrated by Tongva artist Katie Dorame. Includes educational back matter to enhance the reader's experience. Toypurina grew up in the village of Japchivit, where everyone had a role to play. She