When We Were Alone
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Author | David Robertson (writer) |
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Illustrators | Julie Flett |
Country | United States |
Language | English, Swampy Cree language |
Genre | Children's literature, Historical fiction |
Publication date | December 1, 2016 |
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When We Were Alone is a children's book written by David Robertson, illustrated by Julie Flett and published December 1, 2016 by . The book is published in English, and one edition include text in Swampy Cree syllabics and Roman orthography, translated by Alderick Leask.[1]
The book tells the story of a young girl who asks her grandmother about the grandmother's colorful clothing while they are gardening. From there, the grandmother tells some of her history of living in a residential school as a child, during which times she and others broke the school's rules "when [they] were alone."
Reception[]
When We Were Alone received starred review from Booklist,[2] as well as positive reviews from American Indians in Children's Literature[3] and Kirkus Reviews.[4]
The book received the following accolades:
- Governor General's Literary Awards: Young People's Literature — Illustrated Books winner (2017)[5]
- Shining Willow Award nominee (2018)[6]
References[]
- ^ "Ispík Kákí Péyakoyak/When We Were Alone | IndieBound.org". IndieBound. Retrieved 2021-10-13.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "When We Were Alone". Booklist. March 15, 2017. Retrieved 2021-10-12.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Reese, Debbie (2016-09-23). "American Indians in Children's Literature (AICL): WHEN WE WERE ALONE by David Alexander Robertson and Julie Flett". American Indians in Children's Literature (AICL). Retrieved 2021-10-13.
- ^ "When We Were Alone". Kirkus Reviews. October 12, 2016. Retrieved 2021-10-11.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Past GGBooks winners and finalists". Governor General's Literary Awards. Retrieved 2021-10-13.
- ^ "2018 Shining Willow Finalists". Saskatchewan Young Readers' Choice Awards. Retrieved 2021-10-13.
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See also[]
- 2016 children's books
- Governor General's Award-winning novels
- Books about Native Americans
- Residential schools in Manitoba
- Swampy Cree