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Today Is Orange Shirt Day

Phyllis Webstad author Natassia Davies illustrator

Format:Board book

Publisher:Medicine Wheel

Published:3rd Oct '24

£8.99

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Today Is Orange Shirt Day cover

A first conversation about the importance of Orange Shirt Day — Every Child Matters and what little ones can expect to see and do on Orange Shirt Day — The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. An authentic, touch-and-feel board book designed for ages 0-3 written by the founder of the Orange Shirt Day movement and author of the bestselling book Every Child Matters.

Orange Shirt Day is a day recognized annually on September 30th to honor the experiences of Survivors of Indian Residential Schools, their families, and the children who did not come home. It is a day that offers space for healing and Reconciliation across Turtle Island, honoring the truth that Every Child Matters. Orange Shirt Day was recognized in Canada as a Federal Statutory Holiday in 2021, as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

Medicine Wheel Publishing is committed to sharing diverse voices and perspectives, creating a platform for stories that celebrate Indigenous cultures and inspire understanding and respect among readers of all ages.

"Bright colors and imagery associated with Indigenous culture fill the pages, inviting young children to explore and discover each one… An accessible way for families to celebrate the beauty and uniqueness of every individual, and to support the ongoing memory of those who experienced life in Canada’s residential school system."

School Library Journal


"Webstad’s inviting picture book for very young children offers an introduction to Orange Shirt Day. This story opens up many opportunities for discussions about the devastating and far-reaching impacts of discrimination and how we can work together to create a more inclusive and peaceful world."

—Publishers Weekly, Booklife Review

ISBN: 9781778540363

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: unknown

24 pages