{"product_id":"when-we-were-alone-9781553796732","title":"When We Were Alone","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinner of the 2017 Governor General's Literary Award!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e A young girl notices things about her grandmother that make her curious. Why does her grandmother have long, braided hair and beautifully coloured clothing? Why does she speak Cree and spend so much time with her family? As the girl asks questions, her grandmother shares her experiences in a residential school, when all of these things were taken away. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Also available in a bilingual Swampy Cree\/English edition. Download the free teacher guide on the Portage \u0026amp; Main Press website. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eDavid A. Robertson \u003c\/b\u003e(he\/him\/his) is the 2021 recipient of the Writer's Union of Canada's Freedom to Read Award. He is the author of more than 25 books for young readers including \u003ci\u003eWhen We Were Alone\u003c\/i\u003e, which won a Governor General's Literary Award and was a finalist for the TD Canadian Children's Literature Award. David's most recent works include the graphic novel \u003ci\u003eBreakdown\u003c\/i\u003e (The Reckoner Rises, Vol. 1), middle grade novel \u003ci\u003eThe Barren Grounds\u003c\/i\u003e, children's book \u003ci\u003eOn the Trapline\u003c\/i\u003e, and memoir \u003ci\u003eBlack Water: Family, Legacy, and Blood Memory\u003c\/i\u003e. He is also the writer and host of the podcast \u003ci\u003eKíwew\u003c\/i\u003e, which won the 2021 RTDNA Prairie Region Award for Best Podcast. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e A sought-after speaker and educator, David is a member of Norway House Cree Nation. He lives in Winnipeg. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eJulie Flett\u003c\/b\u003e is a Swampy Cree and Red River Métis author, illustrator and artist. She has received numerous awards for her picture books, including the Governor General's Award for \u003ci\u003eWhen We Were Alone\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eOn The Trapline\u003c\/i\u003e (written by David A. Robertson), the American Indian Library Association Award for \u003ci\u003eLittle You\u003c\/i\u003e (written by Richard Van Camp) and a BolognaRagazzi Award special mention for \u003ci\u003eWe Sang You Home\u003c\/i\u003e (also written by Richard Van Camp). She is the three-time recipient of the Christie Harris Illustrated Children's Literature Award. Her picture book \u003ci\u003eBirdsong \u003c\/i\u003ewas awarded the TD Canadian Children's Literature Award for 2020 and \u003ci\u003eWild Berries\u003c\/i\u003e was chosen as Canada's First Nation Communities Read title selection for 2014-2015. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Highwater Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50608056271122,"sku":"9781553796732","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_404e05f2-7b2b-4c53-910f-55c7e0eaca9a.jpg?v=1732317458","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/when-we-were-alone-9781553796732","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}