called forward by a yearning I have not always understood

Raised by his grandparents on a northern Wisconsin Ojibwe reservation until their passing when he is 10 years old

the Fond du Lac Follies

readers learn about the life cycle of wild salmon

" — John D

The Great Gathering Place storytelling called forward by a yearningA gorgeous and powerful celebration of finding belonging and community. This poetic picture book begins with an invitation: "Let's go to the Great Gathering Place. Come, I'll take you in my big red canoe." Readers travel along the river to a special place on the shore, where we'll meet and visit with people for hours and days, talking about good things and bad, rejoicing in our good fortune and celebrating our achievements. We'll speak to our