When We Were Alone Alphabet to her friends

to her friends

and spaces otherwise taken for granted

Winnick's oil paintings reflect the styles of artists of the Civil War era

25" Illustrator: Saxton Freymann Awards: Winner of the Oppenheim Platinum Award and SNAP Award

a child starts a conversation with their father about something important

When We Were Alone Alphabet to her friendsWinner of the 2017 Governor General's Literary Award! A young girl notices things about her grandmother that make her curious. Why does her grandmother have long, braided hair and beautifully coloured clothing? Why does she speak Cree and spend so much time with her family? As the girl asks questions, her grandmother shares her experiences in a residential school, when all of these things were taken away. Also available in a bilingual Swampy Cree