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"When twelve-year-old Edie finds letters and photographs in her attic that change everything she thought she knew about her Native American mother's adoption, she realizes she has a lot to learn about her family's history and her own identity"-- Provided by publisher.

In a traditional Coast Salish story, a young girl named Chipmunk is picking berries when the evil Owl Lady tries to trick her.

Shiny, a whale child, is turned into a boy to teach Alex, a young girl, the wisdom of the Native American value of environmental stewardship so that she can share it with others. Includes glossary of environmental terms, facts about Pacific Northwest Native cultures, and other educational resources.

In a traditional Coast Salish story, a young girl is taught by a cedar tree to make a basket from its roots. After many tries, the basket is able to hold water. And then, following tradition, the girl gifts the basket to the oldest woman in the village.

"Dynamic and diverse, Coast Salish culture is bound together by shared values and relations that generate a resilient worldview. Jesintel-"to learn and grow together"-characterizes the spirit of this book, which brings the cultural teachings of nineteen elders to new generations. Featuring interviews that share powerful experiences and stories, Jesintel illuminates the importance of ethical reciprocal relationships and the interconnectedness of places,...

The story of Kluk-a-dub, as told by a member of the Upper Skagit Tribe.

Insights on words in their meanings in native and white cultures. Features art by Jay Bowen.

The author reflects on their time in a coma, and their thoughts on life, death, and god. Features art by the author.