Former Halifax Poet Laureate and second-generation residential school
survivor Rebecca Thomas writes honestly and powerfully in this companion
piece to Rita Joe's I Lost My Talk. Includes vibrant illustrations
from Mi'kmaw artist Pauline Young.
A response to Rita Joe's iconic poem I Lost My Talk, and published
simultaneously with the new children's book edition illustrated by
Pauline Young, comes a companion picture book by award--winning
spoken--word artist and Mi'kmaw activist Rebecca Thomas. A
second--generation residential school survivor, Thomas writes this
response poem openly and honestly, reflecting on the process of working
through the destructive effects of colonialism.
From sewing regalia to dancing at powwow to learning traditional
language, I'm Finding My Talk is about rediscovering her community,
and finding culture. Features stunning, vibrant illustrations by Mi'kmaw
artist Pauline Young.