I Lost My Talk (Paperback)

Rita Joe's powerful poem is presented anew in this children's picture book with illustrations from Pauline Young. A story of recovering what was lost in residential school, I Lost My Talk will raise conversation about language as a vehicle for truth and reconciliation. Published simultaneously with the companion book I'm Finding My Talk. I lost my talk The talk you took away When I was a little girl At Shubenacadie school. One of Rita Joe's most influential poems, I Lost My Talk tells the revered Mi'kmaw Elder's childhood story of losing her language while a resident of the residential school in Shubenacadie, Nova Scotia. An often quoted piece in this era of truth and reconciliation, Joe's powerful words explore and celebrate the survival of Mi'kmaw culture and language despite its attempted eradication. A companion book to the simultaneously published I'm Finding My Talk by Rebecca Thomas, I Lost My Talk is a necessary reminder of a dark chapter in Canada's history, a powerful reading experience, and an effective teaching tool for young readers of all cultures and backgrounds. Includes a biography of Rita Joe and striking colour illustrations by Mi'kmaw artist Pauline Young.

General

Imprint:	Nimbus Publishing
Country of origin:	Canada
Release date:	March 2021
Authors:	Rita Joe
Illustrators:	Pauline Young
Dimensions:	193 x 249 x 8mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Picture book
Pages:	32
ISBN-13:	978-1-77471-005-0
Categories:	Books > Children's & Educational > Humanities > History > General Books > Children's & Educational > Language & literature > English (including English as a school subject) > English literature texts > Poetry texts & anthologies Books > Children's & Educational > Geography & environment > Geography > Human geography / peoples of the world > General Books > Children's Fiction & Fun Promotions
LSN:	1-77471-005-6
Barcode:	9781774710050

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