Nimita: The Firefly Child

By Christopher Frederic Lapinel and Rita Rebeka Bolla

In Taíno folklore, it is said that forest fireflies are a vision of our ancestors eyes, watching us. What do our ancestors see when they open their eyes at twilight? What would they make of how we treat Mother Earth? This story is a glimpse into the heart of Nimita, a Taíno-Cuban child. Her immigrant family started over by creating a sanctuary f

• Language: English
• Publisher: Bluestone Scribe, Lit. Services
• Release date: Jun 1, 2020
• ISBN: 9781735129211

Christopher Frederic Lapinel

Christopher Frederic Lapinel is a writer of Cuban-German descent; born in Charlottesville, Virginia. He lives for travel and does so whenever an opportunity arises. Christopher has an MLitt. in Creative Writing from the University of St. Andrews, Scotland. He lives in New York's Hudson Valley with his wife, Rita, their two children, and lots of furry individuals.

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