Summary
The remote village of Janwaar in Northern India has been the same for a long time, with the community strictly divided into castes. It’s a quiet village… until the construction project begins.
Ramkesh can’t tell what it will be–it’s all ramps and hills. When it’s done, he sees kids playing on it, on strange boards with wheels… Soon, he’s invited to try, and he’s hooked–practicing tricks and soaring on his skateboard. At first, it’s all boys, but Ramkesh invites his si…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781459838536 |
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| ISBN-10: | 145983853X |
| Author: | Rina Singh, Sophie Casson |
| Publisher: | Orca Book Publishers |
| Imprint: | Orca Book Publishers |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 32 |
| Release Date: | 16 September 2024 |
| Weight: | 431g |
| Dimensions: | 282mm x 229mm x 10mm |
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Critics Review
“Young listeners or readers are sure to love this story, whether or not they are skateboarders. Teachers will find the book helpful in supporting classroom themes such as inclusivity, change, and personal development.”
– “Canadian Teacher Magazine”“Casson’s simple illustrations…capture not just a small, dusty Indian village but also the energy and activity around the skatepark and the joyful expressions of all who become involved in this remarkable change. The book would be a useful springboard for discussions on…community-building. Recommended.”
– “CM: Canadian Review of Materials”“The potential of children to become changemakers even in the most stratified societies is the driving message of Barefoot Skateboarders, and Sophie Casson’s playful illustrations bring Ramkesh’s tentative first steps, and high-flying ollies, into full colour….Tells the true story of how sport can help bridge caste and gender divides.”
– “Montreal Review of Books (MRB)”“Bright, cheerful illustrations highlight first the differences and then the commonalities between the two village groups, effectively capturing the joy of the soaring skaters.”
– “Booklist”About The Author
Rina Singh
Rina Singh is an award-winning children’s author who is drawn to real-life stories about the environment and social justice. Her critically acclaimed and award-winning books include Grandmother School, winner of the 2021 Christie Harris Illustrated Children’s Literature Prize; Diwali: A Festival of Lights, nominated for the Red Cedar Award; and Once, a Bird. Rina has an MFA in creative writing from Concordia University and a teaching degree from McGill University. She lives in Toronto.
Sophie Casson has illustrated more than twenty-five books, including The Artist and Me by Shane Peacock, a finalist for the Marilyn Baillie Picture Book Award, and Helen’s Birds by Sara Cassidy, selected as part of IBBY Canada’s Silent Book collection. Her highly acclaimed illustrations are inspired by etchings, silkscreen works and Japanese woodblock prints. Sophie’s award-winning work has also appeared in the Globe and Mail, the New York Times, the Financial Times, the Los Angeles Times and Nature, as well as in the Canadian Museum for Human Rights. Sophie lives in Montreal, Quebec.
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