In this Native American story, Kara and Amanda are best-friend
cousins. Then Kara leaves the city to move back to the Rez. Will their
friendship stay the same?
Kara and Amanda hate not being together. Then it's time for the family
reunion on the Rez. Each girl worries that the other hasn't missed her.
But once they reconnect, they realize that they are still forever
cousins. This story highlights the ongoing impact of the 1950s Indian
Relocation Act on Native families, even today.
This tender story about navigating change reminds readers that the power
of friendship and family can bridge any distance.