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which concluded that the national security and defense interests of the United States required that Guam’s legitimate complaints about its political status be promptly addressed

“Over the years

only to discover that she feels out of place there

This lyrical collection of CHamoru poetry features the reflections of Master Storyteller

Mother Tree which concluded that the nationalMother Tree tells the story of Atisa, the last surviving adult hyon lgu, or tree of the north on Guam. She has become the Mother Tree and the final hope for this beautiful native species to survive. Faced with many dangers, she finds joy in her friendships with the jungle creatures around her. Mother Tree teaches the value of protecting the natural world around us. It will inspire young readers to learn more about native species and how to help them