{"product_id":"speaking-our-truth-monique-gray-smith-9781459815834","title":"Speaking Our Truth: A Journey of Reconciliation","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e★\"Smith's book is an effort that returns, offering diverse voices that invite the world into the reconciliation experience. Absolutely necessary.\"--\u003cem\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/em\u003e, starred review\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCanada's relationship with its Indigenous people has suffered as a result of both the residential school system and the lack of understanding of the historical and current impact of those schools. Healing and repairing that relationship requires education, awareness and increased understanding of the legacy and the impacts still being felt by Survivors and their families. Guided by acclaimed Indigenous author Monique Gray Smith, readers will learn about the lives of Survivors and listen to allies who are putting the findings of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission into action.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePraise for \u003cem\u003eSpeaking Our Truth: \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e★\"Smith thoroughly and compassionately examines the history and traumatic aftereffects of Canada's residential schools...Smith informs without overwhelming or sugarcoating, and she emphasizes the power readers themselves possess.\"--\u003cem\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/em\u003e, starred review\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e★\"Despite the somber topic, Smith consistently empowers readers to be agents of change and provides specific suggestions to take action.\"--\u003cem\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/em\u003e, starred review\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e★\"Offers a perfect framework for readers actively exploring Indigenous history and current issues. Welcoming, honest, and down to earth, \u003cem\u003eSpeaking Our Truth\u003c\/em\u003e is the tool many Canadians have been waiting for.\"--\u003cem\u003eQuill \u0026amp; Quire\u003c\/em\u003e, starred review\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe epub edition of this title is fully accessible.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Monique Gray Smith\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1459815831\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781459815834\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Orca Book Publishers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/19\/2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 160\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.75lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.10h x 7.70w x 1.00d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/01\/2017 pg. 116\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 08\/21\/2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 09\/01\/2017 pg. 173\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 09\/01\/2017 pg. 90\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHornbook Guide to Children\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/2018 pg. 247 - Recommended, Satisfactory","brand":"Monique Gray Smith","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44051533332735,"sku":"9781459815834","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_be19906a-a726-4692-a35a-54bc40dee108.jpg?v=1685013663","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/speaking-our-truth-monique-gray-smith-9781459815834","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}