A Navajo Code Talker's Story
Chester Nez was told his Navajo language and culture did not matter. At boarding school, he was pushed to leave his roots behind. Chester did not forget. Years later, during World War II, the very language he had been told to give up became part of a secret military code the enemy could not break.
This picture-book biography follows Chester from childhood to his service as one of the original Navajo Code Talkers. It shows how language, memory, and identity became sources of strength at a time when the world was at war.
Powerful and accessible, this true story introduces young readers to Native American history, World War II, and a hero whose courage began with holding on to who he was.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
35 Pages
