The Guardian Spirit of Fort Sumter
Fort Sumter stands on a small island in Charleston Harbor, South Carolina, remembered as the place where the first shots of the American Civil
The Girl Who Married the Rain
Dry winds swept across the wide desert mesas, lifting dust into the air and carrying it across fields that had once been green with
The Porcupine Who Brought the First Quills
Deep within the great northern forests where tall pine trees whisper in the wind and rivers flow quietly between moss-covered stones, the animals once
The Coyote Who Rearranged the Stars
In the rolling hills and forests of Northern California, the Karuk people watched the night sky with wonder, understanding it as a living tapestry
The Salmon People Beneath the River
Along the winding rivers of Northern California, the Yurok people depended on salmon for sustenance, weaving the cycles of the river into daily life
The Otter Who Stole the Fisherman’s Net
Long ago, along the rivers and streams of the Pacific Northwest, the Salish people lived in close harmony with the land, the waters, and
The Boy Who Became the First Shaman
Long ago, in the frozen tundras of what is now Alaska, the Yupik people lived in small villages near the coastline. Life was harsh
The Trickster Raccoon Azeban
In the forests of what is now the northeastern United States, the Abenaki people told stories of Azeban, a raccoon whose cleverness was only
The Old Man Who Spoke to Stones
Long before towns and highways appeared on the plains, the Blackfoot people lived in deep connection with the land. They understood that every river,
The Crickets That Bring Good Luck
In 19th-century America, life in many homes was closely intertwined with nature. Families lived in wooden houses heated by fireplaces, and the sounds of
