Kohkom's First Drum short stories Baptism by blood

Baptism by blood

as well as everygirl problems like first crushes

play the key roles

and the imperfect splendor of Bdoketu (summer)

bestselling author of Jingle Dancer

Kohkom's First Drum short stories Baptism by bloodWhen Charlie's Kohkom asks him what the best part of his school day was, he knows right away: Indigenous drum circle! Kohkom tells him that not very long ago she was gifted her very first drum at a ceremony for children who never returned home from residential schools. But Charlie doesn't understand. How could she only have gotten her first drum so recently? Kohkom explains that she was taken from her family when she was very little because of