A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Lobster

Author: Dustin Milligan
Illustrator: Meredith Luce
Ages: 8+
Pages: 27
Dimensions: 8.25" x 11"
Language: English (also available in French)
ISBN: 978-1-92677-637-8 (softcover), 978-1-92677-645-3 (hardcover)

Aliya is an avid painter who loves expressing her creativity through art. Shediac, New Brunswick, is overrun by the Lob-Mob, crabby gang that has a rule of silence imposed on everyone in the town. It is up to Aliya to use her talents as a visual artist to challenge the Lob-Mob and restore the town’s freedom.

This story seeks to teach children about the freedom of expression. Everyone has the following fundamental freedoms… (b) freedom of thought, belief, opinion and expression, including freedom of the press and other media of communication…(— Section 2(b), the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms)

The Charter for Children introduces children to the basic principles of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Each story is set in a different province or territory of the country and each addresses a different right or freedom in the Charter. The series seeks to empower children by providing them with a basic awareness of their rights and by fostering a respect for the fundamental values that Canadians cherish.

THEMES IN THIS BOOK…
freedom of speech – social justice – equality – human rights – Canadian politics – laws and government

WHY DO YOU NEED THIS BOOK?
• Uniquely Canadian content
• Canadian geography and history
• Inspires social activism and political awareness
• Teaches kids about their rights and freedoms as Canadians
• Teacher guide with lesson plans and projects
• Audiobook available for purchase