Ishkode: A story of fire
When an invitation arrives from the forest, what will you hear? What will you learn? How will you respond?
Weaving Anishinaabe teachings with the science of tree rings, this lyrical narrative collaboratively written by Evan Larson, of European ancestry, and Nisogaabokwe Melonee Montano, enrolled member of the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, and vibrantly illustrated by celebrated artist Moira Villiard, Fond du Lac Ojibwe direct descendent, honors the enduring bonds between the land, people, and the spirits who guide us.
Embracing the power of memory, storytelling, and restoration, this book is a celebration of hope, healing, and the lessons we can learn from the land.
Ishkode: A story of fire
After a wonderful reception, the first printing of Ishkode is sold out! We offer an enormous thanks to Tom and Betsy Peacock of Black Bears and Blueberries Press for working with us to bring this book into the world and wish them the very best in their retirement!
We are overjoyed to share that a second printing is forthcoming from the University of Minnesota Press, with a Fall 2026 release!
