Newly sober, Curtis searches for healing in the ancient cultural practices of his Tlicho Dene grandfather. But will the Little People answer his call?
Curtis has returned to Fort Smith, six weeks sober. He doesn't have any sober friends, his mom's still drinking, and his best friend (and secret crush) Lacey probably is too. Still, he's determined to abstain from alcohol and help his people. Along the way, he might just be able to help himself.
Louis, Curtis's late grandfather, was a healer. Legend has it, Louis made a deal with the Little People that gave him the power to heal. No one has heard from the Little People since Louis's death, but his cabin may hold the key for them to return. There's only one problem: Benny the Bank stands in the way.
An infamous bootlegger, Benny has profited off Fort Smith's pain for decades. After being critically wounded in an attempt on his life, Benny knows he doesn't have much time before the poison in his blood takes him. He also happens to own Louis's cabin.
Can Curtis convince Benny to return the home that once belonged to Louis? Will the Little People answer Curtis's call? And can Benny find a way to make amends and leave a legacy he can be proud of?
A stunning, fast-paced graphic novel, As I Enfold You in Petals will keep readers riveted until the last page.
Show moreNewly sober, Curtis searches for healing in the ancient cultural practices of his Tlicho Dene grandfather. But will the Little People answer his call?
Curtis has returned to Fort Smith, six weeks sober. He doesn't have any sober friends, his mom's still drinking, and his best friend (and secret crush) Lacey probably is too. Still, he's determined to abstain from alcohol and help his people. Along the way, he might just be able to help himself.
Louis, Curtis's late grandfather, was a healer. Legend has it, Louis made a deal with the Little People that gave him the power to heal. No one has heard from the Little People since Louis's death, but his cabin may hold the key for them to return. There's only one problem: Benny the Bank stands in the way.
An infamous bootlegger, Benny has profited off Fort Smith's pain for decades. After being critically wounded in an attempt on his life, Benny knows he doesn't have much time before the poison in his blood takes him. He also happens to own Louis's cabin.
Can Curtis convince Benny to return the home that once belonged to Louis? Will the Little People answer Curtis's call? And can Benny find a way to make amends and leave a legacy he can be proud of?
A stunning, fast-paced graphic novel, As I Enfold You in Petals will keep readers riveted until the last page.
Show moreSix weeks sober, Curtis searches for healing in the ancient cultural practices of his Tłı̨chǫ Dene grandfather. But will the Little People answer his call?
Richard Van Camp (he/him/his) is a proud member of the Tłı̨chǫ
Nation from Fort Smith, Northwest Territories. He is the author of
more than 25 books including The Lesser Blessed (also a feature
film), the Eisner Award–nominated graphic novel A Blanket of
Butterflies (with Scott B. Henderson), and Three Feathers (also a
feature film). He is a contributor to the groundbreaking graphic
novel anthology This Place: 150 Years Retold. Richard is also the
author of five collections of short stories, including Night Moves,
and six baby books, including the award-winning Little You (with
Julie Flett).
Scott B. Henderson (he/him) is a freelance illustrator, whose
reputation for cultural sensitivity and an openness to listen and
learn has garnered a large body of work in collaboration with
Indigenous and LGBTQIA+ communities. His work spans several
critically acclaimed graphic novels, including 7 Generations: A
Plains Cree Saga (Indigenous history & Residential Schools); A Girl
Called Echo series (Métis history); A Blanket of Butterflies (2016
Eisner Nomination); a short story in Marvel Voices: Pride #1
(2022); and the post-apocalypse graphic novel, Last Breeds (fall
2024). Scott is a member of the LGBTQIA+ community. He resides in
Winnipeg with his partner.
Since 1998, Donovan Yaciuk (he/him/his) has coloured books
published by Marvel, DC, Dark Horse comics, and HighWater Press
including the A Girl Called Echo and The Reckoner Rises
series, as well as select stories in This Place: 150 Years
Retold. Donovan holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours) from the
University of Manitoba and began his career as a part of the
legendary, now-defunct Digital Chameleon colouring studio. He lives
in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, with his wife and two daughters.
Nickolej Villiger (he/him/his) is a comic book artist and
illustrator. Nickolej is also a musician and has composed,
produced, and arranged for video games and film. Dedicated to his
family and fans of his work, he is most fulfilled when creating
something that is uniquely his own. Nickolej lives and works in
Lethbridge, Alberta.
Among CBC Books 20 Canadian Comics to Check Out in the First Half
of 2023
*CBC Books*
Among Pat St. Germain's Spring-fresh titles diverse and dazzling
collection.
*Montreal Gazette*
It is a delight to have such a positive depiction of Dene
spirituality and the people in this superb story of hope, strength
of spirit, and redemption. The story celebrates family connections,
memories, and stories through the text and the stunningly
illustrated and colored illustrations.
*No Flying No Tights blog*
Once again, Van Camp affectingly melds his Tłı̨chǫ Dene
heritage—and his Fort Smith hometown—with urgent, contemporary
storytelling, memorably enlivened by Henderson’s meticulous,
realistic art and vibrantly colored by Yaciuk.
*Booklist*
I loved [A Blanket of Butterflies] so much and the second book is
just as good.
*49th Kids, Top Grade CanLit for the Classroom*
Bringing in everything from traditional cooking to magical medicine
power, Van Camp’s graphic novel celebrates cultural resiliency
while never shying away from the difficulty faced by his
characters.
*Vancouver Sun*
Among 49th Kids's New Books for Indigenous History Month list
*49th Shelf*
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