Kimimela

Set in Kansas in 1852, this installment in The Manhattan Stories follows Kimimela, a young Kansa girl, as she navigates a rapidly changing world marked by land loss, growing tensions over slavery, and encroaching settlers. Rescued as an infant by Everett Snipes after her mother’s death, she is protected by family amidst threats from marauding tribes and disease, while holding tightly to her cultural traditions. The story highlights her resilience and adaptability as she faces the upheavals of her time.