Bibliograph

If I go missing, text by Brianna Jonnie and Nahanni Shingoose ; art by Neal Shannacappo

Type

Label

If I go missing, text by Brianna Jonnie and Nahanni Shingoose ; art by Neal Shannacappo

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

If I go missing

Nature of contents

comics graphic novels

Oclc number

1103917471

Responsibility statement

text by Brianna Jonnie and Nahanni Shingoose ; art by Neal Shannacappo

Summary

"A powerfully illustrated graphic novel for teens about the subject of missing and murdered Indigenous people. Combining graphic fiction and non-fiction, this young adult graphic novel serves as a window into one of the unique dangers of being an Indigenous teen in Canada today. The text of the book is derived from excerpts of a letter written to the Winnipeg Chief of Police by fourteen-year-old Brianna Jonnie -- a letter that went viral and in which, Jonnie calls out the authorities for neglecting to immediately investigate and involve the public in the search for missing Indigenous people, and urges them to "not treat me as the Indigenous person I am proud to be" if she were to be reported missing. Indigenous artist Neal Shannacappo provides the artwork for the book. Through his illustrations he imagines a situation in which a young Indigenous woman does disappear, portraying the reaction of her community, her friends, the police and media. An author's note at the end of the book provides context for young readers about Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls in Canada."--, Provided by publisher

Target audience

juvenile

Contributor

Creator