{"product_id":"im-finding-my-talk-paperback","title":"I'm Finding My Talk - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRebecca Thomas\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003ePauline Young\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormer Halifax Poet Laureate and second-generation residential school survivor Rebecca Thomas writes honestly and powerfully in this companion piece to Rita Joe's \u003ci\u003eI Lost My Talk\u003c\/i\u003e. Includes vibrant illustrations from Mi'kmaw artist Pauline Young.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA response to Rita Joe's iconic poem \u003ci\u003eI Lost My Talk, \u003c\/i\u003e and published simultaneously with the new children's book edition illustrated by Pauline Young, comes a companion picture book by award--winning spoken--word artist and Mi'kmaw activist Rebecca Thomas. A second--generation residential school survivor, Thomas writes this response poem openly and honestly, reflecting on the process of working through the destructive effects of colonialism.\u003cbr\u003e From sewing regalia to dancing at powwow to learning traditional language, \u003ci\u003eI'm Finding My Talk\u003c\/i\u003e is about rediscovering her community, and finding culture. Features stunning, vibrant illustrations by Mi'kmaw artist Pauline Young.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.3 x 7.7 x 9.8 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 08, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42695606304831,"sku":"9781774710067","price":13.14,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/57444adfa1c6095feb77e9cdc0476bc3.webp?v=1765004403","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/im-finding-my-talk-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}