Carry On
Various contributors
Rogé Girard
ROGÉ is the illustrator of more than twenty books for kids, and the recipient of several awards, including a Governor General’s Award for illustration in 2006 for The Big Monster Who Loved Reading Too Much, a New York Times book award, and many more. He divides his time between the Magdalen Islands and Montreal, Quebec.
SKU: 210960n0nn1nWWW | ISBN: 9781771474160
"A sensitive and heartfelt voicing of the immigrant experience." - Kirkus Reviews
"A compelling look at the lives and feelings of student immigrants... A strong choice." - School Library Journal
"Showcases the diverse perspectives of young immigrants... Small but mighty." - Quill & Quire
"This collection can serve as a model for similar writing endeavors with immigrant communities or simply as a way for recent immigrants to process their own journeys." - Booklist
"It was amazing to read all the different places the students were coming from and trying to picture their experience." - Youth Services Book Review
"Carry On not only gives the metaphorical microphone to those with lived experiences, but also reinforces the idea that an immigrant or refugee doesn’t look a certain way."
- The Tiny ActivistNCTE Notable Poetry Book, 2022
Best Books for Kids and Teens, 2021
Ontario Library Association Top Ten Best Bets List, 2021
USBBY Outstanding International Books List, 2022
Skipping Stones Book Awards, 2022
Publication date
April 15, 2021
Number of pages
36
Curriculum
Art
Interest age
From 9 to 12