This vibrant picture book, beautifully illustrated by celebrated artist Danielle Daniel, encourages children to show love and support for each other and to consider each other's well-being in their everyday actions.

Consultant, international speaker and award-winning author Monique Gray Smith wrote You Hold Me Up to prompt a dialogue among young people, their care providers and educators about reconciliation and the importance of the connections children make with their friends, classmates and families. This is a foundational book about building relationships, fostering empath

Monique Gray Smith is a Canadian writer of children's and young adult literature of Cree, Lakota and Scottish descent. She is also an international speaker and consultant.

Danielle Daniel is a Métis author and illustrator based in Ontario.

y and encouraging respect between peers, starting with our littlest citizens. (From Orca Book Publishers)