Join us as we visit with David A. Robertson, award-winning Swampy Cree author from Manitoba, Canada. David shares thoughts on the writing process, his works, and collaboration processes, particularly as it relates to his graphic novel books. We also discuss book banning and the importance of diversity in the library. To that end, David shares a bit about a new project he is leading to support new and upcoming indigenous authors. David's works include illustrated story books for children, YA literature currently illustrated by the very successful Misewa Saga launched by book one "The Barren Grounds," with the fourth in the series due to be released in 2023. David's Black Water is the non-fiction story of elements of his own life and a return to the land, the children's picture book and Governor General's Award-winning, On the Trapline was based on the material from Black Water.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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