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New Publications
Fresh stories from Indigenous authors, illustrators and knowledge keepers — now including French translations.
Why Do You Walk Like That?/Tanihki ekusi ka sipimohtiyen?: A Story About MS, Disability, and the Métis Sash
By Rheanna Robinson and Laura Thevenaz · Illustrated by Sean Robinson
On a beautiful day, Audra and her Auntie Nan take a walk. Audra quickly notices her Auntie walks differently. When curious Audra asks her about it, Auntie Nan takes the opportunity to teach her about difference and how everyone’s differences are important, just like every strand of a Metis Sash is important. Why Do You Walk Like That? portrays how each person uniquely adds to the strength of the fabric of society. With story dialogue translated to Michif.
More info: 9781896315539
$11.95
Spaal': A Raven with Different Wings
By XWALUPUTHUT Patrick and Rheanna Robinson · Illustrated by Sean Robinson
Being born with different wings makes flying very challenging for Spaal’. What’s worse, the other ravens laugh at him which makes him feel sad. But with help from two kind teachers, Spaal’ practices every day and becomes a stronger flyer. Yet those ravens continue to laugh at him, even when he’s trying his best. Disheartened, Spaal’ talks to the Elder Ravens, who teach him that his difference is a gift, and how he can use that gift to help others.
More info: 9781738736799
$11.95
Grandmother Moon
By Barbara E. Elgutaa · Illustrated by Stefan Brunette
Grandmother Moon is lonely in the night sky. When she stops in her journey to hear Brother Mountain’s stories, she also stops the sun from rising, the animals from sleeping, and more! This causes the Creator to intervene, but how can Grandmother Moon’s loneliness be solved while ensuring the sky moves from night to day? Makes a great bedtime story!
$16.95
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