Ruby Slipperjack

A short fiction for younger readers.

I read this as part of an indigenous writers challenge that I've decided to do this year. I'm reading as many pieces written by indigenous people of Turtle Island as I can find.

I gave this book 5 stars because it was really wholesome. A lot of indigenous literature is really heavy because of all the trauma that has come from colonization. This one didn't talk a whole lot about that - instead it focused on an indigenous child connecting with her grandmother. If you are looking for a light, easy read, this is a book I would recommend!… (meer)

So, one of many things I love about the Dear Canada series is that it doesn't shy away from shameful moments in this country's history. These Are My Words, which deals with the residential school system and the horrifying treatment of indigenous people by the government (and Canadians in general), is such an important addition to the series.

There is a lot left unsaid, there is a lot that is implied instead of directly stated, and it makes me wonder how much background information you need. But having said that, I think this book would be fantastic and powerful paired with various resources and other books... and that's really a great thing, a book that encourages you to read more widely in the subject area.… (meer)