Lena and Ruby: A Story of Two Adoptions - English Edition

Discover the respected traditional practice of Inuit custom adoption through the story of two young girls each growing up with their adoptive families.

About the author

Kevin Qamaniq-Mason grew up in Iglulik. He currently lives in Ottawa and is a senior policy advisor at Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami.
Mary Qamaniq-Mason lives in Ottawa and holds a PhD in Education with a special interest in wellbeing and connection. She and her husband, Kevin, have a son and a daughter by custom adoption and are foster parents to more.
Marcus Cutler is both a children's illustrator and an occasional climber of rocks. He lives in Windsor, Ontario, with his wife and two daughters.

Summary

Lena and Ruby are best friends. They love to have sleepovers, bake cookies, and make up dance routines. They are also both adopted. Learn about how the two girls met as they talk about their own unique adoption experiences, including Inuit custom adoption and transracial adoption.

Product details

• Authors: Kevin Qamaniq-Mason, Mary Qamaniq-Mason
• Assisted by: Marcus Cutler (Illustration)
• Publisher: Ingram Publishers Services
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 6 to 8
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 10.05.2022
• EAN: 9781774504666
• ISBN: 978-1-77450-466-6
• No. of pages: 24
• Illustrations: Full-colour illustrations throughout, farbige Illustrationen
• Series: Nunavummi Reading Series; Nunavummi
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books; Nunavut, JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Emotions & Feelings, JUVENILE FICTION / People & Places / Polar Regions, JUVENILE FICTION / Family / Adoption