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Little by Little

You Can Change the World

Sonya Ballantyne author Rhael McGregor illustrator

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Portage & Main Press

Published:10th Oct '24

£13.99

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The inspiring true story of how Michael Redhead Champagne found his voice to create change in his community.

At a youth conference, Michael sees a chance to help people. But the speaker on stage is saying things about his community that aren’t true! Will Michael be brave enough to use his voice to stand up for what he knows is right?

Little by Little is a graphic novel about how one Indigenous child sparked change and inspired others.

Michael might be young, but he’s got a big heart and a strong sense of right and wrong. He knows it’s right to help people when they need it—but what can he do when so many people need help?

When Michael finds out about an upcoming youth conference, he sees his chance to learn more about helping others. But when he gets to the conference, he’s the youngest person there! And the speaker on stage is saying things about his community that aren’t true. Will Michael be brave enough to use his voice to stand up for what he knows is right?

Little by Little is a beautifully illustrated graphic novel about how one Indigenous child sparked change and inspired others.

This inspiring story is told in graphic novel format...The illustrations are expressive....The result is a moving account of Michael’s [Redhead Champange] childhood in an format that is accessible to a range of reading levels.

* Quill & Quire *

A vibrant rainbow palette juxtaposes the darker realities of foster and adoption trauma, homelessness, and police hostility showcased in this motivational graphic memoir.

* School Library Journ

  • Nominated for Forest of Reading 2025 (Canada)

ISBN: 9781774920985

Dimensions: 254mm x 165mm x 4mm

Weight: 157g

56 pages