a table of contents to ensure all the added materials are easy to find.audiobook features original song 'Say Your Name' by acclaimed artist Keith Secola, a song inspired by Olemaun's story.This piece asks readers to be mindful that not all survivors of residential school will wish to talk about their experiences, and that their silence should be respected. With important updates since it first hit the shelves a decade ago, this audiobook edition of Fatty Legs will continue to resonate with readers young and old.

Debbie Reese, noted Indigenous scholar and founder of American Indians in Children’s Literature, while Christy Jordan-Fenton, mother of Margaret’s grandchildren and a key player in helping Margaret share her stories, discusses the impact of the book in a new preface. Margaret Olemaun Pokiak-Fenton’s powerful story of residential school in the far North has been reissued to commemorate the memoir’s 10th anniversary with updates to the text, reflections on the book’s impact, and a bonus chapter from the acclaimed follow-up, A Stranger at Home.

”… will surely gain more and more attention as devoted readers share the gold it holds.The beloved story of an Inuvialuit girl standing up to the bullies of residential school, now available as an audiobook for a new generation of readers. “A perfect companion to the study of First Nations issues, this story helps readers empathize with a real person whose determination never waivers in the face of adversity.” “This book makes the harrowing residential school stories accessible to youth.” “I highly recommend this book for the discussion it would stir with students … Makes the harrowing residential school stories accessible to youth.” “The way Olemaun chooses to deal with her humiliation and face her tormentor is inspiring to anyone who has ever felt different.” “This book is definitely worth having in a public library.” “Margaret’s character is engaging-her persistence, her strength, and her curiosity touch the reader.” “… presents a unique and enlightening glimpse into the residential school experience and, most importantly, one little girl’s triumph over her oppressors.” “An excellent addition to any biography collection, the book is fascinating and unique, and yet universal in its message.”

Fatty legs book