The Rez Doctor by Gitz Crazyboy (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Rez Doctor by Gitz Crazyboy, Veronika Barinova, Azby Whitecalf, Toben Racicot Ryan Fox dreams of becoming a doctor. But when university takes him away from the support of his family and Siksikaitsitapi community, his grades start to slip, his bills pile up, and getting into med school feels impossible. And now his beloved uncle is in jail. Can Ryan regain his footing to walk the path he saw so clearly as a young boy? FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Young Ryan Fox gets good grades, but hes not sure what he wants to be when he grows up. It isnt until he meets a Blackfoot doctor during a school assembly that he starts to dream big.However, becoming a doctor isnt easy. University takes Ryan away from his family and the Siksikaitsitapi community, and without their support, he begins to struggle. Faced with more stress than hes ever experienced, he turns to partying. Distracted from his responsibilities, his grades start to slip. His bills pile up. Getting into med school feels impossible. And now his beloved uncle is in jail. Can Ryan regain his footing to walk the path he saw so clearly as a boy?This inspiring graphic novel for young adults is based on a true story. Author Biography Gitz Crazyboy (he/him/his) is a Siksikaitsitapi (Blackfoot) and Dene father and youth facilitator from Mohkínsstsisi (Calgary). Gitzs passion and purpose is helping, guiding, and most importantly, learning from the next generation, and he has held many positions within the youth education profession.As an activist, Gitz is known for his leadership and participation in establishing the Bear Clan Patrol in Calgary, as well as organizing with the Idle No More movement. He has spent most of his life learning and living with different Indigenous Nations around the world. His travels have taken him to Germany, Ecuador, Guyana, Puerto Rico, and sacred spaces all over North America.Currently Gitz resides in Calgary and is actively reconnecting with his Siksikaitsitapi roots. He believes the truth of who we are can be found in the beautiful things our ancestors carried—riddles, mysteries, ceremonies, songs, medicine, love, life, and laughter.Veronika Barinova (she/her/hers) is an emerging illustrator currently living in Calgary. She has a Bachelor in Visual Communication Design from the Alberta University of the Arts, and works primarily in digital media. Born in Moscow, Russia, Veronika is inspired by the 90s, occult fiction, and Slavic folk tales. Her work focuses on creating engaging characters and immersive worlds for readers, and her stories often have mystical or supernatural themes with a comedic undertone. Her work appears in Gijus Gift from the graphic novel series Adventures of the Pugulatmuj.Azby Whitecalf (they/them/theirs) is a Plains Cree character designer and illustrator based out of North Battleford, Saskatchewan in Treaty 6 Territory. A graduate of the Alberta University of the Arts, they hold a Bachelor Degree in Visual Communication (Character Design). Their artistic practice focuses on fun and exciting stories with memorable and unique characters, and they enjoy working with bright colours, strong contrast, and fun shapes. Azby is passionate about creating accurate and positive representation of Indigenous Peoples and cultures, as well as exploring how to portray Indigenous Peoples in a way that celebrates multidimensional identities.Toben Racicot is a comic book writer and letterer whose work has appeared in Crown & Anchor, Pilgrims Dirge, Beastlands, Sidequest, and Juniper. He dreamt of being an aerospace engineer before failing high school physics. Now he studies role-playing games at the University of Waterloo. Review An empowering telling of a journey to healing. * Kirkus *Inspiring….Providing young readers with an example of success in the face of struggle and failure, this graphic novel would be a good addition to any collection. * School Library Journal *Among LA County Librarys Graphic Novels list * LA County Library * Promotional In this uplifting story, a young Indigenous man overcomes hardship to fulfill his dream of becoming a doctor. Promotional "Headline" In this uplifting story, a young Indigenous man overcomes hardship to fulfill his dream of becoming a doctor. Feature A young adult graphic novel about attending university far from home and becoming a doctor. A young Indigenous man must look within himself to overcome hardship and fulfill his dream of becoming a doctor. Explores an Indigenous youths experiences and challenges while attending university to become a doctor. A story about an Indigenous man who becomes a doctor. Indigenous representation in STEM. Author Gitz Crazyboy is a youth educator who has spent most his life learning and living with different Indigenous Nations around the world. Details ISBN1553799240 Author Toben Racicot Pages 64 Language English Illustrator Toben Racicot ISBN-10 1553799240 ISBN-13 9781553799245 Format Paperback Country of Publication Canada Publisher Portage & Main Press UK Release Date 2023-06-29 Audience Teenage / Young adult Year 2024 Publication Date 2024-10-24 Imprint HighWater Press Audience Age 12-99 Illustrations Full colour throughout; 61 Illustrations DEWEY 741.5971 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:169092202;

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