{"title":"Waubgeshig Rice","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the Waubgeshig Rice collection, where impactful storytelling and rich cultural narratives intertwine. Waubgeshig Rice is not only a celebrated Canadian author but also a voice representing Indigenous perspectives with profound eloquence and authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBorn and raised in Wasauksing First Nation in Ontario, Rice brings a wealth of personal experience and heritage into his writing. His work often explores themes related to identity, community, and resilience, offering readers compelling insights into the life and stories of Indigenous peoples in Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe collection includes his renowned book, \u003cem\u003eMoon of the Crusted Snow\u003c\/em\u003e, a chilling yet hopeful tale that combines post-apocalyptic themes with traditional Anishinaabe lore. This gripping novel captures the essence of survival, both in the physical and cultural sense, as it delves into the challenges faced by an isolated community during a societal collapse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRice’s storytelling is celebrated for its vivid imagery and intimate character portraits, making his books not only an engaging read but also an educational journey into Indigenous culture and contemporary issues. Dive into Waubgeshig Rice's collection for thought-provoking and beautifully crafted narratives that resonate long after you've turned the final page.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"moon-of-the-crusted-snow-by-waubgeshig-rice-9781770414006","title":"Moon of the Crusted Snow","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e2023 Canada Reads Longlist Selection\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eNational Bestseller\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eWinner of the 2019 OLA Forest of Reading Evergreen Award\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eShortlisted for the 2019 John W. Campbell Memorial Award\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eShortlisted for the 2019\/20 First Nation Communities READ Indigenous Literature Award\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003e2020 Burlington Library Selection; 2020 Hamilton Reads One Book One Community Selection; 2020 Region of Waterloo One Book One Community Selection; 2019 Ontario Library Association Ontario Together We Read Program Selection; 2019 Women’s National Book Association’s Great Group Reads; 2019 Amnesty International Book Club Pick\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eJanuary 2020 Reddit r\/bookclub pick of the month\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003e“This slow-burning thriller is also a powerful story of survival and will leave readers breathless.” — \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003e“Rice seamlessly injects Anishinaabe language into the dialogue and creates a beautiful rendering of the natural world … This title will appeal to fans of literary science-fiction akin to Cormac McCarthy as well as to readers looking for a fresh voice in indigenous fiction.” — \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eA daring post-apocalyptic novel from a powerful rising literary voice\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith winter looming, a small northern Anishinaabe community goes dark. Cut off, people become passive and confused. Panic builds as the food supply dwindles. While the band council and a pocket of community members struggle to maintain order, an unexpected visitor arrives, escaping the crumbling society to the south. Soon after, others follow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe community leadership loses its grip on power as the visitors manipulate the tired and hungry to take control of the reserve. Tensions rise and, as the months pass, so does the death toll due to sickness and despair. Frustrated by the building chaos, a group of young friends and their families turn to the land and Anishinaabe tradition in hopes of helping their community thrive again. Guided through the chaos by an unlikely leader named Evan Whitesky, they endeavour to restore order while grappling with a grave decision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBlending action and allegory, \u003ci\u003eMoon of the Crusted Snow\u003c\/i\u003e upends our expectations. Out of catastrophe comes resilience. And as one society collapses, another is reborn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46550049587436,"sku":"9781770414006","price":50.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9183843482818.jpg?v=1749949353"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/waubgeshig-rice.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}