{"product_id":"okay-universe-valrie-plante-9781770464117","title":"Okay, Universe: Chronicles of a Woman in Politics","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA story about political organizing and the power of community\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVal rie Plante stood up to the patriarchal power system of her city, took down an incumbent, and became the first woman elected Mayor of Montreal. Her origin story comes alive in \u003ci\u003eOkay, Universe\u003c\/i\u003e. This captivating graphic novel--created in a true collaboration with Governor-General Award-winner Delphie C t -Lacroix--follows her journey from community organizer and volunteer to municipal candidate, and the phone call from the local social justice political party that changed her life forever. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eOkay, Universe\u003c\/i\u003e is the first time Plante has told her story, and she has chosen an art form that is not just emblematic of the city of Montreal and its love of the arts and bande dessin e, it's an art form that is accessible to all readers and perfectly suited to her message. With patience, determination, and the strength of will to remain true to her core beliefs, \u003ci\u003eOkay, Universe\u003c\/i\u003e details the inspiring political campaign where slowly but surely she gained the trust of a neighbourhood fighting for affordable housing, environmental protections, and equal opportunities. \u003ci\u003eOkay, Universe\u003c\/i\u003e demystifies the path to success, simultaneously showing the Mayor's inextinguishable commitment to creating positive change in the world and educating about the vitality of political engagement.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Valérie Plante, Delphie Côté-LaCroix\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1770464115\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781770464117\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Drawn \u0026amp; Quarterly\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/01\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 104\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.65lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.40h x 6.80w x 0.50d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 10\/05\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 11\/01\/2020 pg. 42\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 02\/01\/2021 pg. 74","brand":"Valérie Plante","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43987567411455,"sku":"9781770464117","price":21.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_16aa5509-30fe-42b3-897f-94ec89cac3c3.jpg?v=1683289758","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/okay-universe-valrie-plante-9781770464117","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}