I Am Loved is a touching story that shares with its readers that one does not have to live with family members to be loved by them. This loving story shares the feelings and emotions of a child in foster care and how he knows he is still loved by his family even if he is unable to live with them. This is a great book to share with children who may be feeling lonely as a result of living away from their families. Authors Kevin and Mary Qamaniq-Mason are foster parents and tell this story with compassion for children. The glossary in the back notes pronunciation and meaning for Inuktitut words used throughout the story. A great addition to any library.

30 pp., 8 × 9", colour illustrations

Kevin Qamaniq-Mason (Inuit) and Mary Qamaniq-Mason • Hwei Lim, illus.

Source: Association of Book Publishers of BC - Canadian Indigenous Books for Schools (2021-2022)

Kevin Qamaniq-Mason grew up in Iglulik. He currently lives in Ottawa and is a senior policy advisor at Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami.

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Mary Qamaniq-Mason est titulaire d’un doctorat en éducation avec un intérêt particulier pour le bien-être et les relations. Ils ont un fils et une fille par adoption coutumière et sont famille d’accueil pour d’autres enfants.

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Hwei Lim a étudié en génie, travaillé en informatique et en conseil aux entreprises, et est maintenant illustratrice de bandes dessinées et d’autres histoires. Ses œuvres récemment publiées comprennent les illustrations du livre The Spirit of the Sea, le premier volume de Spera et la collection d’histoires Boris & Lalage. Hwei vit en Malaisie.

 

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• Short-listed, First Nation Communities Read Awards

"Like a love poem, this story will resonate in the hearts of both children in foster care and the adults who love them."—Kirkus Reviews

"This is a thoughtful tale about a young boy who longs for home...I Am Loved is an ideal book for promoting meaningful dialogue in early elementary school classrooms as well as providing insights into the Inuit culture and language."—Seattle Book Review