Description
Valerie Plante stood up to the patriarchal power system of her city, took down an incumbent, and became the first woman elected Mayor of Montreal. Her origin story comes alive in Okay, Universe. This captivating graphic novel created in a true collab-oration with Governor-General Award-winner Delphie Cote-Lacroix follows her journey from community organizer and volunteer to municipal candidate, and the phone call from the local social justice political party that changed her life forever. Okay, Universe is the first time Plante has told her story, and she has chosen an art form that is not just emblematic of the city of Montreal and its love of the arts and bande dessinee, it s an art form that is accessible to all readers and perfectly suited to her message. With patience, determina-tion, and the strength of will to remain true to her core beliefs, Okay, Universe details the inspiring political campaign where slowly but surely she gained the trust of a neighbourhood fighting for affordable housing, environmental protections, and equal opportunities. Okay, Universe demystifies the path to success, simultaneously showing the Mayor s inextinguishable commitment to creating positive change in the world and educating about the vitality of political engagement.
About the Author
Born in Rouyn-Noranda, VALERIE PLANTE studied anthropology and museology and worked in the cultural and community sectors before becoming a leading figure in Quebec s political arena. After a successful run for city council Montreal s Ville-Marie district in 2013, she made history in 2017 as the first woman elected mayor of Montreal. Her initiatives center around the vision of a city on a human scale, devoted to quality of life for all. Through the character of Simone Simoneau, she explores the highs and lows of those who venture off the beaten path. DELPHIE COTE-LACROIX discovered her love of illustration while studying graphic design in Sherbrooke, Quebec. She continued her artistic studies at Concordia University s Faculty of Fine Arts. In 2019, she won a Governor General s Literary Award for her illustration of Jack et le temps perdu, a collab-oration with Stephanie Lapointe. With the comics form, Delphie discovered the perfect means to demystify the world of politics and make Valerie s inspiring story accessible to all.
Book Information
ISBN 9781770464117
Author Valerie Plante
Format Paperback
Page Count 104
Imprint Drawn and Quarterly
Publisher Drawn and Quarterly
About the Author
Born in Rouyn-Noranda, VALERIE PLANTE studied anthropology and museology and worked in the cultural and community sectors before becoming a leading figure in Quebec s political arena. After a successful run for city council Montreal s Ville-Marie district in 2013, she made history in 2017 as the first woman elected mayor of Montreal. Her initiatives center around the vision of a city on a human scale, devoted to quality of life for all. Through the character of Simone Simoneau, she explores the highs and lows of those who venture off the beaten path. DELPHIE COTE-LACROIX discovered her love of illustration while studying graphic design in Sherbrooke, Quebec. She continued her artistic studies at Concordia University s Faculty of Fine Arts. In 2019, she won a Governor General s Literary Award for her illustration of Jack et le temps perdu, a collab-oration with Stephanie Lapointe. With the comics form, Delphie discovered the perfect means to demystify the world of politics and make Valerie s inspiring story accessible to all.
Book Information
ISBN 9781770464117
Author Valerie Plante
Format Paperback
Page Count 104
Imprint Drawn and Quarterly
Publisher Drawn and Quarterly
