First published 20
The protagonist navigates life within a multigenerational Native family where ancient customs blend with contemporary living. Family members teach traditional practices while adapting to modern circumstances. The central tension emerges as different generations balance preserving their cultural heritage with embracing current ways of life. Elders share ceremonial knowledge and ancestral wisdom with younger relatives who must find their own paths forward. The story reveals how traditions transform yet endure as they move from grandparents to parents to children. At its heart, this is a story about cultural continuity and the bonds that hold families together across time.
Genres: literary-fiction, family-life, american-fiction, 21st-century, native-american, cultural
Vibes: intimate, lyrical, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, generational-conflict
Period: 21st-Century
32 pages · Hardcover · Young Warriors