Synopsis
Summary
This picture book tells a true pay-it-forward story that bridges two continents, 175 years, and two events in history: the 1845 Irish Potato Famine and the COVID-19 pandemic. In each of these tragic events, kindness and empathy connected Ireland, the Choctaw Nation, the Navajo Nation, and the Hopi Tribe, as the people of each found kindred spirits in one another despite their differences.
Notable Achievements
A 2024 Junior Library Guild Selection
Reviews
Kirkus: "The author breaks up the narrative with illuminating sidebars that offer additional information about each crisis. Yazzie’s (Navajo Nation) folk art–esque illustrations pop with emotion and come alive from his vibrant use of color. […] A richly detailed, phenomenally told true story about paying it forward through history."
Booklist: "A compelling nonfiction read-aloud and a wonderful resource for history classes and SEL units."
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