Wampum Books Presents
PONEASEQUA Goddess of the
Waters
Available for Purchase Here: Poneasequa Goddess of
the Waters
McKenzie Jones is always looking for a place that she
can call her own and just be accepted the way she is.
To escape the daily rigors of chores and school-
especially with all of its homework and stress of fitting
in to a place where she was the only one that looked
like she did; “Tall, red-brown skin, with dark brown hair
and brown eyes.” McKenzie often went to a place in her
head called the “Place of Peace.” Her “Place of Peace”
was a place where she could be herself and feel that
people would accept her. Little did she know that this
place maybe a reality not just a fantasy that she has
created.
McKenzie embarks upon a journey of self-discovery
after being asked by her teacher to do a presentation in
front of the class on what it is like to be a Wampanoag
(Native American). To her dismay, McKenzie does not
really know too much about the culture of her ancestors
or about how that relates to what she goes through in
2009.
In the end McKenzie learns her final lesson as she has
become a young woman, learned the truth of her
history, received her name, and learned the wisdom of
sacrifice and sharing, her final lesson is to live in peace
and abundance where ever she may be.
PONEASEQUA Goddess of the
Waters
Available for Purchase Here: Poneasequa Goddess of
the Waters
McKenzie Jones is always looking for a place that she
can call her own and just be accepted the way she is.
To escape the daily rigors of chores and school-
especially with all of its homework and stress of fitting
in to a place where she was the only one that looked
like she did; “Tall, red-brown skin, with dark brown hair
and brown eyes.” McKenzie often went to a place in her
head called the “Place of Peace.” Her “Place of Peace”
was a place where she could be herself and feel that
people would accept her. Little did she know that this
place maybe a reality not just a fantasy that she has
created.
McKenzie embarks upon a journey of self-discovery
after being asked by her teacher to do a presentation in
front of the class on what it is like to be a Wampanoag
(Native American). To her dismay, McKenzie does not
really know too much about the culture of her ancestors
or about how that relates to what she goes through in
2009.
In the end McKenzie learns her final lesson as she has
become a young woman, learned the truth of her
history, received her name, and learned the wisdom of
sacrifice and sharing, her final lesson is to live in peace
and abundance where ever she may be.
"It's good to welcome a new Native writer to the field of
children's literature, especially one who speaks so clearly
and accurately about the lives of contemporary southern
New England American Indians as does Stephanie
Duckworth-Elliott. Her main character's journey of self
discovery is one that should be familiar (and inspiring) to
the young people in our tribal communities"
-Joseph Bruchac, Bestselling Author and Winner of
Lifetime Achievement Award by Native Writers Circle
To Receive your 40% discount on orders larger than
10, contact: ducksteph73@aol.com or 908 812-2070
children's literature, especially one who speaks so clearly
and accurately about the lives of contemporary southern
New England American Indians as does Stephanie
Duckworth-Elliott. Her main character's journey of self
discovery is one that should be familiar (and inspiring) to
the young people in our tribal communities"
-Joseph Bruchac, Bestselling Author and Winner of
Lifetime Achievement Award by Native Writers Circle
To Receive your 40% discount on orders larger than
10, contact: ducksteph73@aol.com or 908 812-2070
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