The Fawn

Accomplished actor, sculptor, and award-winning musician Etua Snowball shares his childhood experience growing up in Northern Quebec in this heartwarming children's book.

About the author

Etua Snowball is an Inuk author who writes of his traditional and unexpected experiences within a modernizing world. He is also an award-winning musician with lyrics established by his poetry. Actor, sculptor, and artist are just a few accomplishments within his knowledge in many fields. Living in Kuujjuaq, Nunavik, Etua lived on the land with his family during his upbringing between first ice break and the first snowfall. He met tourists from all over the world on a weekly basis while they experienced fishing and hunting on Inuit lands. Befriending and raising wild animals kept his life eventful and closer to nature as he grew into adulthood. In an effort to keep his culture alive in modern times, Etua is also the Director of Education Services for Nunavik with a McGill University honours degree, Prime Minister's Award for teaching excellence, and a Citizenship Award under his belt.

Shuggie Crossland is an illustrator and animator who grew up in libraries loving children's books. They attended Sheridan College, graduating with a bachelor's degree in animation. They are an amateur paranormal investigator and enjoy all things spooky. 

Summary

Accomplished actor, sculptor, and award-winning musician Etua Snowball shares his childhood experience growing up in Northern Quebec in this heartwarming children’s book.

Foreword

Inspired by a true story!

Product details

• Authors: Etua Snowball
• Assisted by: Emma Crossland (Illustration), Shuggie Crossland (Illustration)
• Publisher: Ingram Publishers Services
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 6 to 8
• Product format: Hardback
• Release: 21.04.2025, delayed
• EAN: 9781772275223
• ISBN: 978-1-77227-522-3
• No. of pages: 28
• Illustrations: full-colour illustrations throughout, farbige Illustrationen
• Series: My Wild Arctic Friends
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books; Nunavut, JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Friendship, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Nature and animal stories, JUVENILE FICTION / Places / Polar Regions, JUVENILE FICTION / Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island