Today is Orange Shirt Day

ISBN

9781778540363

Publisher & Publication Year

Medicine Wheel Publishing, 2024

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Author

Phyllis Webstad (Northern Secwépemc (Shuswap) from the Stswecem’c Xget’tem First Nation (Canoe Creek Indian Band))

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Illustrator

Natassia Davies (Coast Salish)

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Synopsis

Summary

This picture book is a first conversation about the importance of Orange Shirt Day — Every Child Matters and what little ones can expect to see and do on Orange Shirt Day — The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

Notable Achievements

Reviews

School Library Journal: "An accessible way for families to celebrate the beauty and uniqueness of every individual, and to support the ongoing memory of those who experienced life in Canada’s residential school system."

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