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If Instead of a Person

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If Instead of A Person imaginatively explores the wisdom to be learned from living as a tree. Using child-friendly rhyming verse, Courtney Defriend thoughtfully ponders a tree’s steadfast connection and vital contribution to life on earth. Reinforced by Terra Mar’s powerful illustrations, If Instead of A Person invites readers to become change agents that respect the interconnectedness of nature and humanity.

Courtney Defriend, Terra Mar

Partial proceeds to Tillicum Lelum Aboriginal Friendship Centre

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    Description

    What might it be like to live as a tree? Courtney Defriend thoughtfully ponders a tree’s steadfast connections and contribution to life on earth. If Instead of a Person invites readers to become change agents that respect the interconnectedness of nature and humanity. Explore the vital connection between humanity and trees.

    Tillicum Lelum Aboriginal Friendship Centre in Nanaimo, BC, provides many essential services to the urban Aboriginal population in Nanaimo and the surrounding areas. For instance, many of their programs are through their childcare centre, Thi Lelum Smuneen – A Big House for New Generations. With every book sold, we help provide services to children and families at this beautiful facility. So consider joining us in helping nature and nurture flourish.

    FROM THE AUTHOR:

    “I am passionate about working with people, particularly in Indigenous communities. My background is in child and youth care, leadership, and conflict resolution. I deeply value the traditional wealth of culture of the first peoples on Vancouver Island. My current work is with First Nation’s Health Authority in the area of mental wellness. I love to write children’s poetry. Additionally, I hope to prevent hardships through education and teach little people the amount of potential they have through my writing. If Instead of a Person is my first book.”

    Additional information

    Weight 130 g
    Dimensions 21 × 21 × 0.5 cm