Tale of the Turkeys’ Detailed Tail

by Tyrese Gould Jacinto, Arnild C. Aldepolla (Illustrator)

How did the Native American Tribes discover different foods? How did they find out about each other? Has anyone ever wondered or asked these questions? Come along on this fun story written by a member of the Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape Indian Tribe that tells about a journey of a famous turkey and how he introduced many tribes to each other. This is a great story that tells a tale about Native American Indians before the Europeans came to America.Native American stories are always told to the children, not only keep history, but it allows them to use their great imagination about subjects that have deep hidden meanings of the way things really are. This story is great for all ages! The main character of this story is Chikënëm. This is the Lenape word for Turkey. You can also say “chicken” for a shorter version. I would like to think that this is why we call the modern-day bird that we eat a chicken!

50 pages, Paperback

Published October 27, 2019

About the author

Tyrese Gould Jacinto is a self-published author, artist, herbalist, Mystic, and cultural educator from Southern New Jersey. Her books invite readers into stories of imagination, nature, healing, and spiritual reflection, offering children, families, and thoughtful adults a warm path toward wonder, resilience, and connection.
Through picture books, youth stories, poetry, and wisdom-centered works, Tyrese shares a voice that is reflective, heart-centered, and deeply rooted in lived experience. Her writing honors the sacred relationship between people and the natural world while encouraging readers to listen more closely to beauty, memory, belonging, and inner growth.
An award-recognized artist and community advocate, Tyrese creates books that uplift, inspire, and open space for meaningful conversation. Readers who discover her work often find stories and reflections that feel meditative, imaginative, and full of gentle wisdom.