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Lucy & Lola / When We Play Our Drums, They Sing!
2018
First Published
4.15
Average Rating
150
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Tłįcǫ Translation : Eye Ts'ehxà Nid̨è, Gedzi ̨ The novellas will be bound together in a "flip-book" format, which offers the intended audiences two important perspectives in one package. The first part is: The Journey Forward, A Novella On Reconciliation: When We Play Our Drums, They Sing! by Richard Van Camp This the story of 12-year-old Dene Cho, who is angry that his people are losing their language, traditions, and ways of being. Elder Snowbird is there to answer some of Dene Cho's questions, and to share their history including the impact Residential schools continue to have on their people. It is through this conversation with Snowbird that Dene Cho begins to find himself, and begins to realize that understanding the past can ultimately change the future. Tessa Macintosh's wonderful photographs are featured on the cover and interior of this memorable story. The second part is: The Journey Forward, A Novella On Reconciliation: Lucy & Lola by Monique Gray Smith Lucy and Lola are 11-year-old twins who are heading to Gabriola Island, BC, to spend the summer with their Kookum (grandmother) while their mother studies for the bar exam. During their time with Kookum, the girls begin to learn about her experiences in being sent—and having to send their mother—to Residential school. Ultimately, they discover what it means to be intergenerational survivors. Award-winning illustrator Julie Flett created the amazing cover illustration and interior spot art that perfectly suit this engaging novella.

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Richard Van Camp
Richard Van Camp
Author · 19 books
A Dogrib (Tlicho) Dene from Fort Smith, NWT, Richard Van Camp is an internationally renowned storyteller and best-selling author. He is the author of the novel, The Lesser Blessed, a collection of short stories, Angel Wing Splash Pattern, and two children’s books with Cree artist, George Littlechild. His new baby book: Welcome Song for Baby: A Lullaby for Newborns is the official selection of the Books for BC Babies program and is being given to every newborn baby in British Columbia in 2008. His new novel, Blessing Wendy, will be released in the fall of 2009 through Orca Book Publishers. Richard was awarded Storyteller of the Year for both Canada and the US by the Wordcraft Circle of Native Writers and Storytellers. You can visit Richard at his website: www.richardvancamp.org.
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