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4.0
3.5 stars.
I've read a little of Pauline Johnson's poetry before, but not much of it, and I have never properly read about her. I've been going through Robertson's Tales from Big Spirit comics, so now I finally get to know more about the woman herself.
I've really been enjoying the style of these comics where witnessing a modern middle grader experiencing day to day life that is interwoven with the history of those who came before them is lovely. Witnessing a young girl learning to embrace her love of poetry before the crowd alongside Pauline Johnson's journey as a recitalist and in becoming a published poet feels special. It's the kind of story that puts a smile on my face. Johnson had an interesting life as both a poet and a performer of poetry, and I'm glad I have the chance to learn more about her here. It certainly makes me more interested in reading more of her poetry.
Recommended to anyone looking to experience important aspects of indigenous people and witness the lives of important figures, especially if you need something for middle grade and young adult readers.
I've read a little of Pauline Johnson's poetry before, but not much of it, and I have never properly read about her. I've been going through Robertson's Tales from Big Spirit comics, so now I finally get to know more about the woman herself.
I've really been enjoying the style of these comics where witnessing a modern middle grader experiencing day to day life that is interwoven with the history of those who came before them is lovely. Witnessing a young girl learning to embrace her love of poetry before the crowd alongside Pauline Johnson's journey as a recitalist and in becoming a published poet feels special. It's the kind of story that puts a smile on my face. Johnson had an interesting life as both a poet and a performer of poetry, and I'm glad I have the chance to learn more about her here. It certainly makes me more interested in reading more of her poetry.
Recommended to anyone looking to experience important aspects of indigenous people and witness the lives of important figures, especially if you need something for middle grade and young adult readers.
meepelous's review
3.0
This story in particular brought with it a heightened awareness of the true variety of stories that Robertson presents in this series. Approaching the subject of the indigenous history of our region from a variety of angles.
elizabethlk's review
4.0
3.5 stars.
I've read a little of Pauline Johnson's poetry before, but not much of it, and I have never properly read about her. I've been going through Robertson's Tales from Big Spirit comics, so now I finally get to know more about the woman herself.
I've really been enjoying the style of these comics where witnessing a modern middle grader experiencing day to day life that is interwoven with the history of those who came before them is lovely. Witnessing a young girl learning to embrace her love of poetry before the crowd alongside Pauline Johnson's journey as a recitalist and in becoming a published poet feels special. It's the kind of story that puts a smile on my face. Johnson had an interesting life as both a poet and a performer of poetry, and I'm glad I have the chance to learn more about her here. It certainly makes me more interested in reading more of her poetry.
Recommended to anyone looking to experience important aspects of indigenous people and witness the lives of important figures, especially if you need something for middle grade and young adult readers.
I've read a little of Pauline Johnson's poetry before, but not much of it, and I have never properly read about her. I've been going through Robertson's Tales from Big Spirit comics, so now I finally get to know more about the woman herself.
I've really been enjoying the style of these comics where witnessing a modern middle grader experiencing day to day life that is interwoven with the history of those who came before them is lovely. Witnessing a young girl learning to embrace her love of poetry before the crowd alongside Pauline Johnson's journey as a recitalist and in becoming a published poet feels special. It's the kind of story that puts a smile on my face. Johnson had an interesting life as both a poet and a performer of poetry, and I'm glad I have the chance to learn more about her here. It certainly makes me more interested in reading more of her poetry.
Recommended to anyone looking to experience important aspects of indigenous people and witness the lives of important figures, especially if you need something for middle grade and young adult readers.
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