Kindred Spirits/Shilombish Ittibachvffa
Leslie Stall Widener
This nonfiction picture book tells a true history of gifts exchanged between Irish and Indigenous American communities. Spanning 175 years and two historical events, it connects Ireland with the Choctaw Nation, Navajo Nation, and Hopi Tribe. Separated by an ocean, these communities recognize shared suffering during difficult times and respond with compassion, empathy, and kindness.
This book appears on 4 reading lists across 2 editions from 4 organizations.
