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| Author | Julie Flett |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Julie Flett |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's fiction |
| Publisher | Greystone Kids |
Publication date | 24 September 2019 |
| Publication place | Canada |
| Media type | Print (hardback) |
| Pages | 48 |
| ISBN | 9781771644730 |
| OCLC | 1141813698 |
Birdsong is a 2019 children's picture book written and illustrated by Julie Flett. The book follows the story of a young indigenous girl named Katherena, who moves to a countryside home with her mother. Lonely in her new home at first, Katherena develops a friendship with her elderly neighbor, Agnes. The book explores the intergenerational relationship between them. The pages were illustrated with pastel and pencil colours.
Greystone Kids published the book on 24 September 2019.[1] The book received positive reviews by critics, who praised its seasonal arrangement, portrayal of relationships, and minimalist illustrations. It appeared on numerous year-end "best of" publication lists, including those of The Horn Book Magazine, Kirkus Reviews, and Publishers Weekly. In 2020, the book was awarded the TD Canadian Children's Literature Award and the American Indian Youth Literature Award.
- ^ "Birdsong | Kirkus Reviews". Kirkus Reviews. 1 July 2019. Archived from the original on 26 January 2021. Retrieved 11 April 2021.