Shannen and the Dream for a School

by Janet Wilson

Overview

The true story of Shannen Koostachin and the people of Attawapiskat First Nation, a Northern Cree community, who have been fighting for a new school since 1979 when a fuel spill contaminated their original school building. Shannen's fight took her all the way to Parliament Hill and was taken up by children around the world. Shannen’s dream continues today with the work of the Shannen's Dream organization and those everywhere who are fighting for the rights of Aboriginal children.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781926920412
Publisher:	Second Story Press
Publication date:	10/01/2011
Series:	Kids' Power Book Series , #4
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	176
Lexile:	840L (what's this?)
File size:	13 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	9 - 13 Years

About the Author

Janet Wilson is an award-winning author and artist who is inspired by courageous young people. She is the author-illustrator of Our Earth: How kids are saving the planet, a Smithsonian Notable Book and winner of the Science in Society Book Award. Being an author and illustrator lets Janet combine her love of literature and art in creating books that promote social justice. She lives in Eden Mills, Ontario.

Table of Contents

children's rights, youth activism, Native rights

Editorial Reviews

This book should be mandatory reading material for middle school students. It is a gentle introduction to the way in which Canada has failed to live up to its treaty obligations.

Another Step to Take blog

In this fictionalized and well-written account of Shannen's quest for justice for Aboriginal schooling Janet Wilson gives voice to the issue.

Sal's Fiction Addiction

The many non-fiction text features (photographs, captions, quotes, excerpts from newspaper articles, maps, diagrams, fact boxes, a timeline, glossary) plus a lively writing style make this an accessible book for a variety of young readers.

Canadian Teacher Magazine

Janet Wilson has written a powerful account of the true story of one Aboriginal girl's fight for safe and comfortable schools for all children.

CM Magazine

Shannen was truly a young lady to be admired and emulated.

Good News Toronto

This readable, inspiring story is thoroughly engaging. It’s both informative and politically rousing; even more precious than these qualities, perhaps, is its portrait of a Northern family and community.

The Toronto Star