I'm Finding My Talk
Rebecca Thomas, Pauline Young
Availability:
Ebook in EPUB format. Available for immediate download after we receive your order
Ebook in EPUB format. Available for immediate download after we receive your order
Publisher:
Nimbus
Nimbus
DRM:
Watermark
Watermark
Publication Year:
2020
2020
ISBN-13:
9781771089203
Description:
A response to Rita Joe’s iconic poem “I Lost My Talk,” and published simultaneously with the new children’s book edition illustrated by Pauline Young, comes a companion picture book by award-winning spoken-word artist and Mi’kmaw activist Rebecca Thomas. A second-generation residential school survivor, Thomas writes this response poem openly and honestly, reflecting on the process of working through the destructive effects of colonialism.<p>
From sewing regalia to dancing at powow to learning traditional language, <i>I’m Finding My Talk</i> is about rediscovering her community, and finding culture. Features stunning, vibrant illustrations by Mi’kmaw artist Pauline Young.</p>
From sewing regalia to dancing at powow to learning traditional language, <i>I’m Finding My Talk</i> is about rediscovering her community, and finding culture. Features stunning, vibrant illustrations by Mi’kmaw artist Pauline Young.</p>