The Little Tree she discovered a passion for

she discovered a passion for writing and touching the lives of others

Ruth convinced Ann to come to work with her

Once he arrives at the local marketplace

Dorris has used these photographs and his poetry throughout Coal Dust Dreamer

The Little Tree she discovered a passion forThe Little Tree presents the story of a tiny seed that struggles to survive in an unfamiliar and lonely place. Relying on the wisdom of her mothers advice to grow strong and widespread roots, she finds that she is able to grow into a tree, strong enough even to help little birds by offering them a resting place and a home among her branches. As she grows taller, she learns that other trees are growing not far from her; they had been there all the