Where We Come from storytelling “A masterpiece…a captivating work of

“A masterpiece…a captivating work of fiction…exquisite…tightly focused…arresting…This profoundly tragic novel captures that lament in some of Erdrich’s most beautiful and urgent writing

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By articulating to each other Black and Indigenous perspectives on our unprecedented here and now

Where We Come from storytelling “A masterpiece…a captivating work ofIn this unique collaboration, four authors lyrically explore where they each come from literally and metaphorically as well as what unites all of us as humans. Richly layered illustrations connect past and present, making for an accessible and visually striking look at history, family, and identity. We come from stardust our bodies made of ancient elements. We come from single cells evolving over billions of years. We come from place, language, and