The Voyageur's Paddle

The Voyageur's Paddle is a children's picture book that brings Great Lakes history to life. Written by award-winning author Kathy-jo Wargin, the story follows young Jacques as he dreams of becoming a voyageur like his father—one of the legendary fur traders who paddled the northern waterways and shaped the region's settlement. With historically inspired illustrations by David Geister, this book celebrates north woods heritage and the spirit of exploration that defined the seventeenth-century Great Lakes.