When We Were Alone
David A. Robertson, Julie Flett
Type:
Fiction
Categories:
Family | Social Issues | Historical | Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island
Themes:
Multigenerational, Prejudice & Racism, Canada
Language:
English
Publisher:
Grade Level:
1-3
Age Range:
6-8
Description
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 she asks questions, her grandmother shares her experiences in a residential school, when these things were taken away.
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.
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Governor General's Literary AwardsWinner
McNally Robinson Best Book for Young People Award/Younger CategoryWinner
TD Canadian Children's Literature AwardRunner-up