Description
Newly sober, Curtis searches for healing in the ancient cultural practices of his Tlicho Dene grandfather. But will the Little People answer his call?
Curtis has returned to Fort Smith, six weeks sober. He doesn't have any sober friends, his mom's still drinking, and his best friend (and secret crush) Lacey probably is too. Still, he's determined to abstain from alcohol and help his people. Along the way, he might just be able to help himself.
Louis, Curtis's late grandfather, was a healer. Legend has it, Louis made a deal with the Little People that gave him the power to heal. No one has heard from the Little People since Louis's death, but his cabin may hold the key for them to return. There's only one problem: Benny the Bank stands in the way.
An infamous bootlegger, Benny has profited off Fort Smith's pain for decades. After being critically wounded in an attempt on his life, Benny knows he doesn't have much time before the poison in his blood takes him. He also happens to own Louis's cabin.
Can Curtis convince Benny to return the home that once belonged to Louis? Will the Little People answer Curtis's call? And can Benny find a way to make amends and leave a legacy he can be proud of?
A stunning, fast-paced graphic novel, As I Enfold You in Petals will keep readers riveted until the last page.
Six weeks sober, Curtis searches for healing in the ancient cultural practices of his Tli cho Dene grandfather. But will the Little People answer his call?
About the Author
Richard Van Camp (he/him/his) is a proud member of the Tli cho Nation from Fort Smith, Northwest Territories. He is the author of more than 25 books including The Lesser Blessed (also a feature film), the Eisner Award-nominated graphic novel A Blanket of Butterflies (with Scott B. Henderson), and Three Feathers (also a feature film). He is a contributor to the groundbreaking graphic novel anthology This Place: 150 Years Retold. Richard is also the author of five collections of short stories, including Night Moves, and six baby books, including the award-winning Little You (with Julie Flett). Scott B. Henderson (he/him/his) is author/artist of the sci-fi/fantasy comic The Chronicles of Era and has illustrated select titles in the Tales From Big Spirit series, as well as the A Girl Called Echo, The Reckoner Rises, and 7 Generations series. He is also the artist for AIYLA Honour Book Fire Starters, Eisner Award-nominee A Blanket of Butterflies, and select stories in This Place: 150 Years Retold. In 2016, he was the recipient of the C4 Central Canada Comic Con Storyteller Award. Find Scott on social media with @ouroboros09. Since 1998, Donovan Yaciuk (he/him/his) has coloured books published by Marvel, DC, Dark Horse comics, and HighWater Press including the A Girl Called Echo and The Reckoner Rises series, as well as select stories in This Place: 150 Years Retold. Donovan holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours) from the University of Manitoba and began his career as a part of the legendary, now-defunct Digital Chameleon colouring studio. He lives in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, with his wife and two daughters. Nickolej Villiger (he/him/his) is a visual artist focusing on comic books and illustration. Nickolej is also a musician and has composed, produced, and arranged for video games and film. Dedicated to his family and fans of his work, he is most fulfilled when creating something that is uniquely his own, unfettered and unobstructed by the outside world. Nickolej lives and works in Lethbridge, Alberta.
Reviews
Among CBC Books 20 Canadian Comics to Check Out in the First Half of 2023 * CBC Books *
Among Pat St. Germain's Spring-fresh titles diverse and dazzling collection.
* Montreal Gazette *It is a delight to have such a positive depiction of Dene spirituality and the people in this superb story of hope, strength of spirit, and redemption. The story celebrates family connections, memories, and stories through the text and the stunningly illustrated and colored illustrations.
* No Flying No Tights blog *Once again, Van Camp affectingly melds his Tli cho Dene heritage-and his Fort Smith hometown-with urgent, contemporary storytelling, memorably enlivened by Henderson's meticulous, realistic art and vibrantly colored by Yaciuk.
* Booklist *I loved [A Blanket of Butterflies] so much and the second book is just as good.
* 49th Kids, Top Grade CanLit for the Classroom *Bringing in everything from traditional cooking to magical medicine power, Van Camp's graphic novel celebrates cultural resiliency while never shying away from the difficulty faced by his characters.
* Vancouver Sun *Among 49th Kids's New Books for Indigenous History Month list
* 49th Shelf *Awards
Nominated for YALSA's Great Graphic Novels for Teens 2023 (Canada).
Book Information
ISBN 9781774920411
Author Richard Van Camp
Format Paperback
Page Count 72
Imprint HighWater Press
Publisher Portage & Main Press
Series The Spirit of Denendeh
Weight(grams) 200g
Dimensions(mm) 254mm * 165mm * 5mm
