Let's Go by Julie Flett
CBC Books | Posted: April 9, 2024 5:32 PM | Last Updated: April 10
A picture book celebrating skateboarding, family and community
Every day, a little boy watches kids pass by on skateboards, and dreams of joining them. One day, his mother brings a surprise: her old skateboard, just for him! haw êkwa! Let's go! Together, they practice on the sidewalk, at the park, in Auntie's yard—everywhere. But when it comes time to try the skatepark, the skateboarders crash down like a waterfall. Can he find the confidence to join them?
Let's Go! features:
Let's Go! features:
- A glossary of Cree words featured in the book, and a Cree refrain (haw êkwa!) repeated throughout
- A note to the reader from Julie Flett about her inspiration for the story
This fun and touching story is a tribute to family, friendship, and perseverance. Julie Flett's renowned art and powerful text shows a community of support is all around, ready to help each other… go! (From Greystone Books)
Julie Flett is a Cree–Métis author and illustrator. She has won two Governor General's Awards, the American Indian Library Association Award and the TD Canadian Children's Literature Award. Her other books include We All Play and When We Were Alone.