I'm Finding My Talk

By Rebecca Thomas

Book Overview

Former Halifax Poet Laureate and second-generation residential school survivor Rebecca Thomas writes honestly and powerfully in this companion piece to Rita Joe's I Lost My Talk. Includes vibrant illustrations from Mi'kmaw artist Pauline Young.

A response to Rita Joe's iconic poem I Lost My Talk, 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.
From sewing regalia to dancing at powwow to learning traditional language, I'm Finding My Talk is about rediscovering her community, and finding culture. Features stunning, vibrant illustrations by Mi'kmaw artist Pauline Young.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1774710064
• ISBN13: 9781774710067
• Release Date: March 2021
• Publisher: Nimbus Publishing Limited
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 9.8" x 7.7"
• Age Range: 4 to 9 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 4