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First book in a new series of picture books by Healey and Fraser: Trailblazing Canadians Series. Part of a trend in children's literature to tell true stories and the lives of historic, innovative, and diverse people; similar to Little People, Big Dreams and Scholastic Canada Biography series. Strong market interest in diverse & BIPOC children's books. Books in the series tell the life stories of captivating, unique, and diverse women in straightforward narratives for early readers. No other direct comp-this is the first children's picture book dedicated to Kimiko Murakami's life story. Contains a historical timeline, ideal for educational or classroom use. Themes & topics include cultural diversity, racism, overcoming adversity, bravery, gender barriers, Japanese cultural traditions, internment, war, and personal strength. Illustrator is Mixed Japanese-Canadian (fourth generation/Yonsei).

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""Kimiko’s story of injustice and perseverance is heartbreaking, but at the same time inspiring. We need to keep telling the story of what happened to Japanese people during the war. I’m glad to see a strong Japanese woman like Kimiko is represented in a book like this.”—Yukari Peerless, writer and Japanese cultural consultant  “A book I wish had been available when I was a child, this gentle introduction to the indomitable Kimiko Murakami—whose list of “firsts” is impressive—and a dark chapter in Canada’s history, will hopefully inspire further reading and interest in the subjects.  A worthy addition to any school library.”—Chieri Uegaki, author of Suki’s Kimono and the award-winning Hana Hashimoto, Sixth Violin “An important Japanese- Canadian story of hope and perseverance that will inspire a new generation to continue the fight against injustice and help ensure atrocities like the forced internment of Japanese Canadians never happen again.”—Jeff Chiba Stearns, co-author and illustrator of On Being Yukiko: A Graphic Novel “This inspirational story shines a spotlight on hope and the power of resilience in a time of struggle. Evocative illustrations and a touching narrative provide young readers with a poignant true-to-life tale about the resolve and spirit of one remarkable woman during a painful period in Canada’s past.”—Deborah Hodge, author of West Coast Wild at Low Tide

A book I wish had been available when I was a child, this gentle introduction to the indomitable Kimiko Murakami--whose list of firsts is impressive--and a dark chapter in Canada's history, will hopefully inspire further reading and interest in the subjects. A worthy addition to any school library. --Chieri Uegaki, author of Suki's Kimono and the award-winning Hana Hashimoto, Sixth Violin An important Japanese- Canadian story of hope and perseverance that will inspire a new generation to continue the fight against injustice and help ensure atrocities like the forced internment of Japanese Canadians never happen again. --Jeff Chiba Stearns, co-author and illustrator of On Being Yukiko: A Graphic Novel Kimiko's story of injustice and perseverance is heartbreaking, but at the same time inspiring. We need to keep telling the story of what happened to Japanese people during the war. I'm glad to see a strong Japanese woman like Kimiko is represented in a book like this. --Yukari Peerless, writer and Japanese cultural consultant This inspirational story shines a spotlight on hope and the power of resilience in a time of struggle. Evocative illustrations and a touching narrative provide young readers with a poignant true-to-life tale about the resolve and spirit of one remarkable woman during a painful period in Canada's past. --Deborah Hodge, author of West Coast Wild at Low Tide

Author Information

Haley Healey is a high school counsellor, registered clinical counsellor, and the bestselling author of On Their Own Terms: True Stories of Trailblazing Women of Vancouver Island, Flourishing and Free: More Stories of Trailblazing Women of Vancouver Island, and Her Courage Rises: 50 Trailblazing Women of British Columbia and the Yukon. A self-proclaimed trailblazing woman herself, she has taught in isolated fly-in communities, guided whitewater canoe expeditions, and plays the violin. She has an avid interest in wild places and unconventional people. Kimiko Fraser is an illustrator and historian-in-training. She grew up constantly making—drawing, painting, knitting, sculpting, bookbinding, etc.—and has never learned how to stop. She is the illustrator of Her Courage Rises: 50 Trailblazing Women of British Columbia and the Yukon. She holds a bachelor of arts (honours History, major Visual Arts) from the University of Victoria. She works with many mediums to create her illustrations, including watercolour, digital, ink, and tea. Most of her work is inspired by her interest in plants, history, and folktales.

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