Monthly Archive for August, 2011

The Life of Helen Betty Osborne, A Finalist

Published on August 29, 2011 in Press Bytes. 0 Comments Tags: , , .

Manitoba Reads selects The Life of Helen Betty Osborne as a finalist

The votes are in, the selections have been made, and the Winnipeg International Writers Festival, McNally Robinson Booksellers and CBC Manitoba Scene are proud to announce the four finalists of the first-ever Manitoba Reads contest. P&M Press is pleased that Manitoba Reads panelist Vincent Ho, Composer-in-Residence at the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra, has chosen The Life of Helen Betty Osborne by David Alexander Robertson as one of the four finalists. We look forward to the final result to be announced in September. For more details click here.

David Robertson’s Book Talk

Published on August 8, 2011 in Author Spotlight and Press Bytes. 0 Comments Tags: , , .

Join David Alexander Robertson at Poor Michael’s Bookshop

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If you happen to be in the area or are heading to Riding Mountain National Park, stop in at Poor Michael’s Bookshop Art & Cafe to meet author David Alexander Robertson. On Monday, August 15, David will share the tragic story of Edwin, the main character in the graphic novel series 7 Generations. We hope you can make it out to hear David’s dynamic and interesting talk.

For more information visit www.poormichaelsbooks.ca or click on Poor_Michaels_booklaunch

7 Generations Teaches Aboriginal History

Published on August 3, 2011 in Book Review. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , .

Shedding Light on Aboriginal Issues

Brittany Leborgne writes in the journal,  The Eastern Door, that the

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… 7 Generations graphic novel series by Cree writer David Alexander Robertson has come to an end, but their effectiveness in educating Canadians and First Nations on their history is something he hopes never will. The series, which includes four books, Stone, Scars, Ends/Begins, and The Pact, follow a family dealing with lasting effects of the residential school system. “I want there to be a greater understanding and appreciation of our history and where it’s brought us,” David explained, referring to both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal students.

Continue reading the article by clicking on 7Gen_Review_Eastern_Door

Purchase 7 Generations for your classroom by clicking on www.pandmpress.com