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The Creek: The Past and Present of the Muscogee
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The Trail of Tears tragedy in Creek history reminds the Creek how far they've come. The Muscogee people rebuilt their lives in a new territory and adapted to many changes. The Creek now thrive in modern America, celebrating their culture and ancestors' traditions.
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Danielle Smith-Llera
Danielle Smith-Llera grew up in coastal Virginia, hearing unforgettable tales about her Mexican and Irish ancestors. She first moved overseas to teach in international schools in Hungary and Brazil. Life in the U.S. Foreign Service has taken her around the world to live in India, Jamaica, Romania, Belgium, the United Kingdom, and Washington, DC. She loves sharing stories—fiction, nonfiction, and a mixture of both—in classrooms, museum exhibits, and, of course, books.
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