{"product_id":"the-table-knows-my-name","title":"The Table Knows My Name","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dc-canada.ca\/pages\/sarah-tate\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSarah Tate\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrator: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dc-canada.ca\/pages\/isabelle-pauze\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eIsabelle Pauzé\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAges:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4-8\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 26\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/strong\u003e8.5\" x 8.5\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English (also available in French)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN: \u003c\/strong\u003e978-1-83414-138-1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWherever I go, people look and think they already know my story. They measure my skin, my hair, and my face against their ideas, asking questions with their eyes before they ever ask my name. When I say “I’m Métis,” there is always a pause. Standing in the heavy weight of their looking, I turn to \u003cem\u003eMemère \u003c\/em\u003efor answers. Pulling up a chair and tapping the wood softly, \u003cem\u003eMemère \u003c\/em\u003ereminds me: “This table knows your name.” Surrounded by the warmth of family, the smell of food, the echo of fiddle songs, and stories passed down through generations, I remember who I am. Because true belonging isn't something you have to prove; it’s something you carry with you wherever you go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA deeply moving, quiet celebration of identity and heritage, \u003cem\u003eThe Table Knows My Name\u003c\/em\u003e offers a gentle, reassuring sanctuary for children navigating questions about who they are. Through poetic storytelling and rich cultural traditions, this book delivers a vital message of self-acceptance, ancestral pride, and unconditional love. It validates the quiet frustration of not fitting into others' boxes, and gives families a beautiful way to ground children in the strength of their roots.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(136, 194, 96);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHEMES IN THIS BOOK…\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMétis heritage – Indigenous identity – belonging – self-worth – family traditions\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(136, 194, 96);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHY DO YOU NEED THIS BOOK?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e•  \u003cstrong\u003eAffirms Indigenous \u0026amp; Métis Identity:\u003c\/strong\u003e A heartwarming validation of identity that doesn't need to be proven\u003cbr\u003e•  \u003cstrong\u003eFosters Empathy \u0026amp; Inclusivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Helps all children understand and respect diverse cultural experiences\u003cbr\u003e•  \u003cstrong\u003eGrounded in Family \u0026amp; Tradition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Celebrates the power of shared stories, music, and multi-generational connection\u003cbr\u003e•  \u003cstrong\u003ePromotes Self-Acceptance: \u003c\/strong\u003eEncourages young readers to stand tall in who they are, even when others don't see it\u003cbr\u003e•  \u003cstrong\u003eIncludes Educational \u0026amp; Cultural Connections:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perfect for classrooms, libraries, and family read-alouds celebrating Indigenous voices\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":50295688921445,"sku":null,"price":16.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0854\/4541\/1173\/files\/newwebsiteauthors.png?v=1787750900","url":"https:\/\/dc-canada.ca\/products\/the-table-knows-my-name","provider":"DC Canada Education Publishing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}