Children's Fiction Native Canadian
Lena and Ruby: A Story of Two Adoptions
Inuktitut Edition
- Publisher
- Arvaaq Press
- Initial publish date
- Dec 2021
- Category
- Native Canadian, Emotions & Feelings, Polar Regions, Adoption
- Recommended Age
- 6 to 8
- Recommended Grade
- k to 2
- Recommended Reading age
- 6 to 8
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9781774504673
- Publish Date
- Dec 2021
- List Price
- $14.95
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Description
Lena and Ruby are best friends. They love to have sleepovers, bake cookies, and make up dance routines. They are also both adopted. Learn about how the two girls met as they talk about their own unique adoption experiences, including Inuit custom adoption and transracial adoption.
About the authors
Kevin Qamaniq-Mason grew up in Iglulik. He currently lives in Ottawa and is a senior policy advisor at Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami.
Kevin Qamaniq-Mason's profile page
Mary Qamaniq-Mason est titulaire d’un doctorat en éducation avec un intérêt particulier pour le bien-être et les relations. Ils ont un fils et une fille par adoption coutumière et sont famille d’accueil pour d’autres enfants.
Mary Qamaniq-Mason's profile page
MARCUS CUTLER était autrefois un enfant très désordonné, qui est devenu un adulte un peu plus ordonné. Il a illustré de nombreux livres, dont The Three Canadian Pigs et Travel Guide For Monsters Part Deux : A Canadian Adventure. Il est l’auteur et l’illustrateur de I Do Not Eat Children. Marcus vit à Tecumseh, en Ontario, avec deux chats, un enfant quelque peu désordonné, un enfant incroyablement désordonné et sa femme qui, elle, est plutôt ordonnée.
MARCUS CUTLER was once a very messy kid, but then he grew up to be a slightly less messy adult. He is the illustrator of many books, including The Three Canadian Pigs and Travel Guide For Monsters Part Deux: A Canadian Adventure, and the author and illustrator of I Do Not Eat Children.
Marcus lives in Tecumseh, Ontario, with two cats, one somewhat messy kid, one incredibly messy kid and one fairly tidy wife.
Editorial Reviews
Lena and Ruby introduce the concept of adoption in an accessible way that can help children understand family diversity and the importance of culture.
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