A polio epidemic is sweeping California. Thirteen-year-old Lena, a Nuwä/Kawaiisu Indian girl, must find the great healer Yahwera and get the medicine her best friend, Sara, and so many others need. But Yahwera refuses to help unless Lena saves the annoying and foolish trickster Coyote. To do this, both girls must travel back to the time when animals were people and learn what it truly means to save Coyote, before it’s too late for everyone.
C a Waldman
C a Waldman is a renowned American poet and writer. Their most famous work, "Fast Speaking Woman," showcases their unique blend of feminist activism and avant-garde poetry. Waldman's powerful and rhythmic literary style has made a significant impact on contemporary literature, inspiring generations of writers to push boundaries and explore new forms of expression.