About this item
A heartwarming book from creators of Indigenous and Métis descent about the power of story and tradition to help navigate change. How does a strange new place become home?. When Ojiig moves to the city with his family, he misses everything they left behind. Most of all, he misses the sparkling night sky. Without the stars watching over him, he feels lost.. His parents try to help, but nothing seems to work. Not glow-in-the-dark sticker stars, not a star-shaped nightlight. But then they have a new idea for how to make Ojiig feel better - a special quilt stitched through with family stories that will wrap Ojiig in the warmth of knowing who he is and where he came from. Join this irresistible family as they discover the power of story and tradition to make a new place feel like home.
About the Author
Professor Brittany Luby is an award-winning historian who originates from Treaty 3 in what is currently known as northwestern Ontario. Luby seeks to stimulate public discussion of Indigenous issues through her critical and creative work.The Canadian Historical Association has described Luby's writing as "innovative in its structure and responsive to Indigenous research methodologies." ENCOUNTER is her first picture book.
