The Last Wild Witch Book Cover

Written by Starhawk
Illustrated by Lindy Kehoe

“The Last Wild Witch is thoughtful, moving and beautiful. All of us who treasure wildness will want to share it with our children and our friends.”

—Alice Walker
Pulitzer prize winning author, poet, activist

In the very heart of the last magic forest lived the last wild Witch.
This is the story of how the children of the perfect town let a little wildness get inside them, found their joy and courage, and saved the last wild Witch and the last magic forest from disappearing. The Last Wild Witch is a fable for our time.

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This story reminds us of the intuitive nature of children—their freedom of expression and deep passion for justice. We see these life-affirming instincts contrasted to oppressive, patriarchal values that have sanctioned the devastation of old growth forests and other natural environments. These kid heroes must follow their yet un-stifled inner voices, even if it means resisting control and disregard for the natural world by their parents and political town authorities. Empowered children can save the world, as indeed these children do.
“The Last Wild Witch reminds us that courage, nonconformity, and attention to intuition are the real things that will save the wild world we love.” Ariel Gore—Author, and founder of Hip Mama magazine
Interior page from The Last Wild Witch book. Janie, Johnnie, Billies Blue and the Llast wild witch gathering

The Witch, centered and mysterious, offers a magic brew of herbs, leaves and berries for restoring all beings—including fish, birds, forest animals, insects, plants, children and eventually adults—to their higher selves.

Starhawk and Lindy Kehoe have been contributors to the We’Moon Datebook for many years. Both Geminis, Lindy in her first Saturn return and Starhawk entering her second, these women are brilliant in their creations as mission-living activists. The work they have created is an exciting new contribution to earth-loving literature for children of all ages.
“The Last Wild Witch is a wonderful way to teach tolerance, respect for nature, and valuing differences. The incredible surrealistic colored paintings are the ideal palate to complement this imaginative teaching tale.”
For the full review, check out the Picturebook Shelf on The Midwest Book Review website.

Please check out our video for The Last Wild Witch. It’s a fun romp through some of the beautifully illustrated pages, with excerpts read by Starhawk herself!

About the Author – Starhawk
Starhawk is one of the most respected voices in modern earth-based spirituality. She is also well-known as a global justice activist and organizer, whose work and writings have inspired many to action. She is the author or coauthor of ten books, includingThe Spiral Dance: A Rebirth of the Ancient Religion of the Great Goddess, The Fifth Sacred Thing and The Earth Path.

Starhawk also practices permaculture and teaches courses in regenerative design with Earth Activist Trainings.

About the Illustrator – Lindy Kehoe
Lindy Kehoe is a painter of magical realms and playful characters. Her art echoes the remembrance of the child heart. She lives and loves in Southern Oregon, dreaming of new earth visions. She is a fairy tale writer, creating stories that weave myths of all time. www.lindykehoe.com
About the Publisher – Mother Tongue Ink
Mother Tongue Ink publications feature creative work by women, celebrating earth-based spirituality and visions for a changing world. Since 1981, MTInk has publishedWe’Moon: Gaia Rhythms for Womyn—the well-known eco-feminist datebook, astrological moon calendar and daily guide to natural cycles—with art and writing from the growing edge of international women’s culture. The Last Wild Witch is our first children’s book.