Unravelling Canada
- 256 pages
- 9 hours of reading
Author and knitter Sylvia Olsen explores Canada's history, landscape, economy and social issues on a cross-country knitting-themed road trip.
Sylvia Olsen Books
Sylvia Olsen's writing delves into the compelling experiences of diverse people coming together, a theme deeply rooted in her life on Vancouver Island and within the Tsartlip First Nation. Her narratives, spanning various age groups, explore the intersections of place, time, and identity, reflecting her personal understanding of mixed heritage. Olsen writes from a place of intimate knowledge, bringing a unique perspective to the complexities of cultural convergence. Beyond her literary pursuits, she is also dedicated to ensuring healthy housing for all.
Yellow Line
- 80 pages
- 3 hours of reading
Da Vince's barndomsveninde Sherry bliver gode venner med Steve, en indiansk dreng, bliver Vince først chokeret, men da han selv bliver forelsket i Raedawn, en indiansk pige, bliver barrieren mellem de to grupper i skolen langsomt brudt ned
Which Way Should I Go?
- 40 pages
- 2 hours of reading
Joey is a happy Nuu-chah-nulth boy, eager to help and quick to see the bright side of things. But when he loses his beloved grandmother, the sun goes out in his world. Fortunately, she has left something of herself behind—a song, which keeps knocking on Joey's heart, and a dance, which urges him to get up on his feet and choose again.Sylvia Olsen was born and brought up in Victoria, British Columbia. She married into the Tsartlip First Nation and for more than thirty years she has lived and worked and raised her four children in the Tsartlip community.Illustrator Kasia Charko's lively art is a song and a dance in itself. The forest setting, Grandma's house—even the sun in the sky—are richly informed by West Coast artistic traditions, without sacrificing a joyous, childlike appeal.