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Nutshimit: In the Woods

By Melissa Mollen Dupuis, Elise Gravel


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Publish Date

August 01, 2023

Category

Juvenile Nonfiction / Science & Nature / Trees & Forests
Juvenile Nonfiction / Social Science / Folklore & Mythology

Price

$22.99
In this immersive first-person account, Innu author Melissa Mollen Dupuis teams up with award-winning author and illustrator Elise Gravel to take readers on a journey through Innu culture, from creation legends to life today.

The Innu word Nutshimit signifies the physical and social space to practice traditional activities and language. Join author Melissa Mollen Dupuis on a guided walk deep through the forest to learn some of the rich culture of the Innu people.

Readers will discover the importance of natural world and learn a few Innu words along the way. Thoughtfully brought to life by Elise Gravel’s signature comic style illustrations, Melissa’s colloquial narrative and anecdotes detailing her lived experiences offer a deeply personal look at Innu life.

ISBN: 9781039701809
Format: Hardback
Pages: 88
Publisher: Scholastic Canada Ltd
Published: August 01, 2023