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A national bestseller that is both “visually gorgeous, [and] powerfully conveyed.”(Quill & Quire, starred review)
Explore the past 150 years through the eyes of Indigenous creators in this groundbreaking graphic novel anthology. Beautifully illustrated, these stories are an emotional and enlightening journey through Indigenous wonderworks, psychic battles, and time travel. See how Indigenous peoples have survived a post-apocalyptic world since Contact.
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AWARDS & NOMINATIONS
- Among USBBY’s 2020 Outstanding International Books list
- A 2020 White Raven selection
- Nominated for the Doug Wright Award for Best Book
- Winner of the Mary Scorer Award for Best Book by a Manitoba Publisher
Endorsements
This Place is the graphic novel I’ve waited for my whole life, and the graphic novel Canada has needed for 150 years...The stories contained within its pages are both beautifully rendered and vitally necessary...This is an essential book, for comic fans, teachers, and anyone who wants to learn the stories of this place we now share. —Jesse Wente
Reviews
- "An illuminating, self-assured graphic novel anthology in which every panel reads like a radical act." — Kirkus Reviews
- "Ambitious in scope and strong in execution, this collection succeeds in prompting readers to remember (or learn) Indigenous history…." — Horn Book Magazine
- "…this collection provides invaluable opportunity to hear voices that are featured all too rarely in literature and is a worthwhile addition to collections." — Booklist
- "Thoughtful, inspiring, and moving…But first and foremost, it’s a collection of exciting, entertaining, beautifully drawn stories…" —Foreword Reviews
- "…breathtaking comics anthology…this mix of powerful storytelling and memorable illustrations is a place to begin a dialogue with Indigenous peoples in Canada." — The Globe and Mail
- "...a stand-out." — Publishers Weekly
- "The anthology is visually gorgeous. Each story is powerfully conveyed, reflecting a time and moment in the Indigenous history of Canada. A great read for any age." — Quill & Quire, starred review
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Copyright 2019 by authors and illustrators
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- Publisher HighWater Press
- Publication Date 2019
- Orginal LanguageEnglish
- ISBN/Identifier 9781553797586
- Publication Country or regionCanada
- FormatPaperback
- Primary Price 36 CAD
- Pages296
- ReadershipTeenage/Young Adult
- Publish StatusPublished
- Copyright Year2019
- Dimensions7 x 10 inches
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