The story of Tishomingo is set against a backdrop of Indian Territory in the late 1890’s.  It centers on the people of the Chickasaw Nation, their way of life, politics and assimilation before Oklahoma statehood.
As the story unfolds, we follow Koi, a beautiful mixed-blood Chickasaw girl, as she grows into womanhood in Tishomingo, Indian Territory.

Koi is in love with her childhood friend, Osi, a full-blood Chickasaw with whom she grew up.   One day her life is forever changed with the arrival of Neville Cooper, a white man contracted by the federal government to conduct a census of the Five Civilized Tribes.
His visit was like a stone dropped into the quiet waters of Pennington Creek, rippling outward to change the course of not only her life but everyone around her, in ways that none of them could have anticipated.

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Willow Flower's Gift is a story about how a Native American woman’s unselfish gift to a museum preserved her tribe’s unique beading method.

Grade level: 4th grade and up.

To learn more about the illustrator, DiAne H. Gillespie,
vist her webpage at: Dianehgillespie.com

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The Old Toad is a delightful children’s picture book that will put a smile on everyone’s face. This charming tale takes place in the south’s bayou country. The Old Toad story has been set to Cajun music which can be heard on the accompanying music CD. The original music was produced by Roger A. Gillespie in his Hesperia music studio.

Music CD included!

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Mary Ruth's nostalgic Class Reunion Poem in an eight page booklet. Perfect for class reunion favors. Discount on large orders. Email maryruth@willowvistabooks.com for pricing.

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(Size = 4 x 4 in.)

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