{"title":"Kate Beaton","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKate Beaton\u003c\/strong\u003e crafts graphic novels and comics that blend humour, history, and sharp wit with an unmistakable charm. Her work often features clever narratives and a playful approach to storytelling, inviting readers into a world where illustration and storytelling intertwine seamlessly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFans of \u003cem\u003eDucks\u003c\/em\u003e and contributions to publications like \u003cem\u003eThe Comics Journal\u003c\/em\u003e can expect insightful, engaging stories that explore both whimsical and thoughtful themes. Her distinctive style offers a fresh perspective within the realms of graphic novels and general fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ducks-by-kate-beaton-9781787330139","title":"Ducks","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCelebrated cartoonist Kate Beaton vividly presents the untold story of Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWINNER OF THE EISNER AWARDS FOR BEST MEMOIR AND BEST WRITER\/ARTIST\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'A vast and complex tapestry that captures the humanity of people... it shimmers with grace'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eALISON BECHDEL, author of \u003cem\u003eFUN HOME\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBefore there was Kate Beaton, New York Times bestselling cartoonist of \u003cem\u003eHark A Vagrant\u003c\/em\u003e, there was Katie Beaton of the Cape Breton Beatons, a tight-knit seaside community. After university, Katie heads out west to take advantage of Alberta's oil rush, part of the long tradition of East Coast Canadians who seek gainful employment elsewhere when they can't find it in the homeland they love so much. With the singular goal of paying off her student loans, what the journey will actually cost Katie will be far more than she anticipates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eArriving in Fort McMurray, Katie finds work in the lucrative camps owned and operated by the world's largest oil companies. As one of the few women among thousands of men, the culture shock is palpable. It does not hit home until she moves to a spartan, isolated worksite for higher pay. Katie encounters the harsh reality of life in the oil sands where trauma is an everyday occurrence yet never discussed. For young Katie, her wounds may never heal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBeaton's natural cartooning prowess is on full display as she draws colossal machinery and mammoth vehicles set against a sublime Albertan backdrop of wildlife, Northern Lights, and Rocky Mountains. 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