Publisher Description

The beloved story of an Inuvialuit girl standing up to the bullies of residential school, updated for a new generation of readers.Margaret Olemaun Pokiak-Fenton's powerful story of residential school in the far North has been reissued to commemorate the memoir's 10th anniversary with updates to the text, reflections on the book's impact, and a bonus chapter from the acclaimed follow-up, A Stranger at Home. New content includes a foreword from Dr. Debbie Reese, noted Indigenous scholar and founder of American Indians in Children's Literature, while Christy Jordan-Fenton, mother of Margaret's grandchildren and a key player in helping Margaret share her stories, discusses the impact of the book in a new preface.With important updates since it first hit the shelves a decade ago, this new edition of Fatty Legs will continue to resonate with readers young and old.

Author Biography

Margaret Pokiak-Fenton is an Inuvialuk elder and artisan who spent her early years on Banks Island in the high Arctic. She now lives in Fort St. John, British Columbia.Christy Jordan-Fenton lives in Fort St. John, British Columbia. Margaret Pokiak-Fenton is her children's grandmother. Jordan-Fenton practices traditional ceremonies with the Kainai Blackfoot.Liz Amini-Holmes lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her family and ever-growing menagerie of pets. When Liz is not illustrating, she is working on a Masters in Art Therapy, teaching, and obsessively reading and watching detective stories.Dr. Debbie Reese (Nambe Pueblo) is the renowned educator, critic, and founder of American Indians in Children's Literature blog.

Review

"A story of ingenuity, healing and resilience."
"Presents a unique and enlightening glimpse into the residential school experience and, most importantly, one little girl's triumph over her oppressors."
"I highly recommend this book for the discussion it would stir with students . . . Makes the harrowing residential school stories accessible to youth."
"A strong, clear voice."
"A perfect companion to the study of First Nations issues, this story helps readers empathize with a real person whose determination never waivers in the face of adversity."
"A moving and believable account."
"Margaret's character is engaging—her persistence, her strength, and her curiosity touch the reader."
"An excellent addition to any biography collection, the book is fascinating and unique, and yet universal in its message."
"The way Olemaun chooses to deal with her humiliation and face her tormentor is inspiring to anyone who has ever felt different."

Promotional

Social media campaign: Twitter, Instagram, FacebookPromotion through Annick e-newsletter and annickpress.comNetGalley ARCPromotion at conferences: ALA, Children's Institute, Winter Institute, OLA, Reading For the Love of It, and morePromotion at Bologna Children's Book Fair, Frankfurt International Book Fair, and more

Long Description

The beloved story of an Inuvialuit girl standing up to the bullies of residential school, updated for a new generation of readers.Margaret Olemaun Pokiak-Fenton's powerful story of residential school in the far North has been reissued to commemorate the memoir's 10th anniversary with updates to the text, reflections on the book's impact, and a bonus chapter from the acclaimed follow-up, A Stranger at Home. New content includes a foreword from Dr. Debbie Reese, noted Indigenous scholar and founder of American Indians in Children's Literature, while Christy Jordan-Fenton, mother of Margaret's grandchildren and a key player in helping Margaret share her stories, discusses the impact of the book in a new preface.With important updates since it first hit the shelves a decade ago, this new edition of Fatty Legs will continue to resonate with readers young and old.

Description for Sales People

Foreword by Dr. Debbie Reese, author of American Indians in Children's Literature /) New preface and afterword written by Christy Jordan-Fenton and Margaret Pokiak-Fenton New note from the authors on the writing process behind Fatty Legs Teaser chapter of A Stranger At Home

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