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Description
The picture book Not My Girl tells the story of Margaret, a young Inuit girl who returns home after two years at the outsiders' school away from her family and culture. Margaret struggles to readjust to the ways of home. Now ten years old, she has forgotten her language and the skills to hunt and fish. She can't even stomach her mother's food. Her only comfort is in the books she learned to read at school. With time, she relearns the ways and words of her people and finds her rightful place. This story is based on the true story of Margaret Pokiak-Fenton.
General Assessment
Recommendation of how and where to use it
Not My Girl is an excellent picture book for younger students to create an understanding of the stories of young First Nations members returning home from residential schools. The book describes the struggles in an accessible manner for younger audiences. This book could be read with When I Was Eight as a unit study for younger students. The book could be used with older students to discuss social justice issues.
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Themes Addressed
Human Rights (3)
- Cultural Diversity
- Education
- Social Justice
