Let's Go

(Hardback)

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An extraordinary new book that celebrates skateboarding and community, from beloved artist and author Julie Flett.

Every day, a little boy watches kids pass by on skateboards, and dreams of joining them. One day, his mother brings a surprise: her old skateboard, just for him! haw kwa! Lets go! Together, they practice on the sidewalk, at the park, in Aunties yardeverywhere. But when it comes time to try the skatepark, the skateboarders crash down like a waterfall. Can he find the confidence to join them

Lets Go!

features:

• A glossary of Cree words featured in the book, and a Cree refrain (haw kwa!) repeated throughout
• A note to the reader from Julie Flett about her inspiration for the story

Accompanied by Julie Fletts renowned art, this fun and touching story is a tribute to family, community, friendship, and perseverance.

Author Bio

Julie Flett is a Cree-Mtis author, illustrator, and artist who has received numerous awards for her books, including the New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Childrens Book Award, two Governor Generals Awards, the American Indian Youth Literature Award, and the TD Canadian Childrens Literature Award. Her books have been selected for Best of the Year lists by dozens of media outlets, including The Washington Post, Publishers Weekly, The Horn Book, School Library Journal, The Globe and Mail, and Kirkus Reviews. Her critically acclaimed picture books Birdsong, We All Play, and Still This Love Goes On (with Buffy Sainte-Marie) are also published by Greystone Kids. Flett lives in Victoria, Canada.