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When We Were Alone
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- Book Synopsis
- Winner of the 2017 Governor General's Literary Award! A young girl notices things about her grandmother that make her curious. Why does her grandmother have long, braided hair and beautifully coloured clothing? Why does she speak Cree and spend so much time with her family? As the girl asks questions, her grandmother shares her experiences in a residential school, when all of these things were taken away. Also available in a bilingual Swampy Cree/English edition. Download the free teacher guide on the Portage & Main Press website.
- About The Author
- David A. Robertson (he/him/his) is the 2021 recipient of the Writer's Union of Canada's Freedom to Read Award. He is the author of more than 25 books for young readers including When We Were Alone, which won a Governor General's Literary Award and was a finalist for the TD Canadian Children's Literature Award. David's most recent works include the graphic novel Breakdown (The Reckoner Rises, Vol. 1), middle grade novel The Barren Grounds, children's book On the Trapline, and memoir Black Water: Family, Legacy, and Blood Memory. He is also the writer and host of the podcast Kìwew, which won the 2021 RTDNA Prairie Region Award for Best Podcast.A sought-after speaker and educator, David is a member of Norway House Cree Nation. He lives in Winnipeg.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9781553796732
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- HighWater Press, (06 June 2016)
- Number of Pages
- 32
- Weight
- 245 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 210 x 190 x 8 mm
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