In this national bestseller, David A. Robertson “weaves an engrossing and unforgettable story with the precision of a historian and the colour of a true Indigenous storyteller." (Rosanna Deerchild)
David A. Robertson (he/him/his) is a two-time winner of the
Governor General's Literary Award, has won the TD Canadian
Children’s Literature Award, as well as the Writer's Union of
Canada Freedom to Read award. He has received several other
accolades for his work as a writer for children and adults,
podcaster, public speaker, and social advocate. He was honoured
with a Doctor of Letters by the University of Manitoba for
outstanding contributions in the arts and distinguished
achievements in 2023. He is a member of Norway House Cree Nation
and lives in Winnipeg.
Scott B. Henderson (he/him) is a freelance illustrator, whose
reputation for cultural sensitivity and an openness to listen and
learn has garnered a large body of work in collaboration with
Indigenous and LGBTQIA+ communities. His work spans several
critically acclaimed graphic novels, including 7 Generations: A
Plains Cree Saga (Indigenous history & Residential Schools); A Girl
Called Echo series (Métis history); A Blanket of Butterflies (2016
Eisner Nomination); a short story in Marvel Voices: Pride #1
(2022); and the post-apocalypse graphic novel, Last Breeds (fall
2024). Scott is a member of the LGBTQIA+ community. He resides in
Winnipeg with his partner.
Selected for CCBC's Best Books for Kids & Teens list
*Canadian Children's Book Centre*
Emotionally powerful works. Recommended.
*CM Magazine*
Among recommended Indigenous titles for building an Inclusive
Graphic Novel Collection
*Booklist*
An excellent Canadian teen graphic novel series...[and] an
honest portrayal of a young Cree man learning about his family's
hardship.
*Ottawa Public Library*
David weaves an engrossing and unforgettable story with the
precision of a historian and the colour of a true Indigenous
storyteller.
*Rosanna Deerchild, author of "This Is a Small Northern Town"*
A masterpiece of traditional knowledge; a powerful gift to
share!
*Betty Ross, Elder, Cross Lake First Nation*
Healing lies in knowing our past, not just of our lives, but also
the distant past of our ancestors. The interweaving movements from
present to past and past to present are like waves of cleansing
waters washing in to the present, and back out to that distant
past. It's mesmerizing.
*Beatrice Mosionier, author of "In Search of April Raintree"*
A powerful message through image and artwork [that] will engage
readers in an historical and insightful story.
*David Booth, author and educator*
Reconciliation is about respect...and self-respect is where it
starts. A good story is worth telling, and when told well is worth
reading. Especially this one.
*Justice Murray Sinclair, Chair, Truth and Reconciliation
Commission of Canada*
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