The Ribbon Skirt: A Graphic Novel
A joyful coming-of-age middle-grade graphic novel by debut Indigenous creator Cameron Mukwa about the journey of a two-spirit kid who wants to create a ribbon skirt for the upcoming powwow.
Ten-year-old Anang wants to make a ribbon skirt, a piece of clothing typically worn by girls in the Anishinaabe tradition, for an upcoming powwow. Anang is two-spirit and nonbinary and doesn't know what others will think of them wearing a ribbon skirt, but they're determined to follow their heart's desire. Anang sets off to gather the materials needed to make the skirt and turns to those around them -- their family, their human and turtle friends, the crows, and even the lake itself -- for help. And maybe they'll even find a new confidence within themself along the way.
Book At A Glance
# of Pages: 192
Book Binding: Paperback
Year of Publication: 2024
Publisher: Graphix
Language: en
ISBN: 9781338843255
Creator Bio
Cameron Mukwa is a Canadian author and illustrator with a passion for storytelling through graphic novels. Growing up in a First Nations community, she has always been drawn to the power of visual storytelling and the representation of diverse voices in literature. After studying illustration at the Ontario College of Art and Design, Cameron began her career as a freelance illustrator, working on various projects for children's books, magazines, and advertising. The Ribbon Skirt is her first graphic novel, inspired by her own cultural heritage and the importance of preserving traditional Indigenous practices. Cameron continues to share her stories and art with readers of all ages, highlighting themes of culture, identity, and empowerment.
