 This beautiful picture book contains nature based poetry by Innu schoolchildren. Readers understand that the young children feel strong connections to the natural world as they describe the feelings of being one with animals, plants, and the earth. The calming poems depict the peaceful landscapes of Mingan. Each poem has been translated from Innu into English. All of the children are portrayed in soft watercolor portraits beside their poems. The original text is published in the back matter of the book as well as biographies of the women who led the children in a poetry workshop before the book was published. amo |
| Title: Mingan My Village Author: Innu Schoolchildren Illustrator: Rogé Publisher: Fifth House Copyright: 2014 Original Language: Innu Translator: Solange Messier Original Title: Mingan Mon Village Original Publisher: La Bagnole Original Copyright: 2012 ISBN: 978-1-92708-324-6 Paperback pages: 42 Age range: 9-11 Genre: Poetry Book setting: Mingan, Canada Author’s ethnicity: Innu Author’s residence: Mingan, Canada Illustrator’s ethnicity: Canadian Illustrator’s residence: Canada Awards: Winner, 2013 Prix des libraires du Quebec jeunesse (5-11 years category)Subjects: Love, Nature, Wildlife |
Mingan My Village
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