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Carry On

Poetry by Young Immigrants

Various Contributors Rogé Girard

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English
Owlkids Books Inc.
28 August 2021
A moving #OwnVoices poetry collection written by young newcomers to Canada.

Carry On began in a high school in Outremont, Quebec, where author and poet Simon Boulerice conducted creative-writing workshops for young newcomers to Canada. As the students began writing, their poems gave voice to their reflections on leaving family, friends, and countries of origin to make new homes and connections in their new home, Canada.

Paired with expressive portraits by award-winning artist Roge, each young writer reflects on the experience of leaving one home for another. The collection of poems express feelings of anxiety, sorrow, anticipation, gratitude, and hope for the future. With thoughtful verse and evocative illustrations, Carry On is a tribute to human resilience, the voices of newcomers, and creating empathy for all those who wonder about their place in the world.

AGES: 9 to 12

AUTHOR: Roge Girard is the illustrator of more than twenty books for kids, and the recipient of several awards, including a Governor General's Award for illustration in 2006 for The Big Monster Who Loved Reading Too Much, a New York Times book award, and many more. He divides his time between the Magdalen Islands and Montreal, Quebec.
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Illustrated by:   Rogé Girard
Imprint:   Owlkids Books Inc.
Country of Publication:   Canada
Dimensions:   Height: 305mm,  Width: 224mm, 
ISBN:   9781771474160
ISBN 10:   1771474165
Pages:   36
Publication Date:  
Recommended Age:   From 11 to 14 years
Audience:   Children/juvenile ,  English as a second language
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Unspecified

ROGÉ is the illustrator of more than twenty books for kids, and the recipient of several awards, including a Governor General's Award for illustration in 2006 for The Big Monster Who Loved Reading Too Much, a New York Times book award, and many more. He divides his time between the Magdalen Islands and Montreal, Quebec.

Reviews for Carry On: Poetry by Young Immigrants

A compelling look at the lives and feelings of student immigrants... A strong choice.-- School Library Journal A sensitive and heartfelt voicing of the immigrant experience.-- Kirkus Reviews Showcases the diverse perspectives of young immigrants... Small but mighty.-- Quill & Quire


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