Giju's Gift by Brandon Mitchell

Giju's Gift by Brandon Mitchell

When Mali meets Puug, shes surprised to discover hes wearing her stolen hair clip. If she helps him find what he needs, she has a chance of getting it back. Join Mali and Puug as they race to keep one step ahead of anancient giantin the first volume of thisseries for youngreaders.

What a read! What an adventure! Giju's Gift is a treasure filled with knowledge, insight, and a little bit of terrorI loved it!! Brandon Mitchell and Veronika Barinova have knocked it out of the park and given us something special that everyone can learn from.

-- Richard Van Camp, Author of A Blanket of Butterflies and Three Feathers

Among School Library Journal's suggested graphic novels and resources centering the Native American experience.

* School Library Journal *

Among CBC Book's 33 Canadian Picture Books to Watch for in Spring 2022

* CBC Books *

Among The Globe and Mail's Kid's Gift Guide (2022)

* The Globe and Mail *

An action-adventure graphic novel...about the power and love that memories contain. Highly recommended.

* CM Association *

Brandon Mitchell, Mi’gmaq from Listuguj First Nation in Quebec, now resides in the unceded Wolastoqiyik Peace and Friendship Treaty territory of Fredericton, New Brunswick, with his wife, Natasha, and sons Brayden and Bryce. He holds a diploma in animation and design from the New Brunswick Community College of Miramichi, as well as a master's degree in education from the University of New Brunswick. With over two decades of expertise in graphic novels, gaming, and animation, Brandon is a seasoned multidisciplinary artist. Veronika Barinova (she/her/hers) is an emerging illustrator currently living in Calgary. She has a Bachelor in Visual Communication Design from the Alberta University of the Arts, and works primarily in digital media. Born in Moscow, Russia, Veronika is inspired by the 90s, occult fiction, and Slavic folk tales. Her work focuses on creating engaging characters and immersive worlds for readers, and her stories often have mystical or supernatural themes with a comedic undertone. Her work appears in Giju’s Gift from the graphic novel series Adventures of the Pugulatmu’j. Britt Wilson (she/her/hers) is a ceramic artist, illustrator, cartoonist, and letterer. A graduate from Sheridan College, Britt is the author/illustrator of Britt Wilson's Greatest Book on Earth, Ghost Queen, and Cat Dad, King of the Goblins. An expressive letterer, her whimsical style in the mini-series Fionna and Cake (Boom! Studios) was nominated for a Harvey and Eisner award. She lives in Toronto with her family, two cats, and way too many houseplants.

SKU	Unavailable
ISBN 13	9781553799474
ISBN 10	155379947X
Title	Giju's Gift
Author	Brandon Mitchell
Series	Adventures Of The Pugulatmu'j Ser
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Portage & Main Press
Year published	2022-04-07
Number of pages	88
Prizes	Short-listed for Manuela Dias Book Design and Illustration Awards, Graphic Novel 2023 (Canada), Long-listed for PMC Indigenous Literature Award 2023 (Canada), Nominated for Surrey Schools Book of the Year 2023 (Canada)
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.