A geometric pattern backdrop with cekpa-inspired designs. The overlay text reads, “Cekpa: A Memoir in Beaded Essays by Leah Altman. Coming November 11, 2025."

“In Lakota culture, your cekpa—your umbilical cord—is hidden in a sacred place to connect you to your homeland. Her’s was lost in the adoption papers. Follow Leah’s journey to find it.

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