Diane Wilson's The Seed Keeper is a lyrical novel interweaving Dakota history, agricultural knowledge, and one woman's journey to reclaim her heritage. Following Rosalie Iron Wing as she reconnects with traditional seed-keeping practices, Wilson explores how Indigenous agricultural wisdom was nearly destroyed by colonization and how its recovery represents cultural survival. The novel becomes a meditation on seeds as memory, resistance, and the literal and metaphorical roots that connect us to our ancestors.

WHY WE PICKED IT: Because Wilson understands that seeds are never just plants, they're stories, survival strategies, and connections to ancestors who knew how to live in balance with the land. This novel reminds us that reclaiming traditional knowledge is an act of resistance and healing.

DETAILS: • Author: Diane Wilson • Publisher: Milkweed Editions • Format: Paperback • Publication Date: March 9, 2021 • ISBN: 9781571311378 • Ships direct from distributor in 3–7 business days