On the Trapline explained

On the Trapline
Author:	David A. Robertson
Illustrator:	Julie Flett
Country:	United States
Language:	English
Genre:	Children's literature
Publisher:	Tundra Books
Media Type:	Print (hardcover)
Pages:	48
Isbn:	9780735266681
Pub Date:	May 4, 2021

On the Trapline is a children's picture book written by David Alexander Robertson, illustrated by Julie Flett, and published May 4, 2021 by Tundra Books. It won the 2021 Governor General’s Literary Award for Young People's Literature – Illustrated Books, and the 2022 TD Canadian Children’s Literature Award at the Canadian Centre for Children's Book Centre Awards on September, 29, 2022.

Awards

The book won the 2021 Governor General's Literary Award for Young People's Literature – Illustrated Books at the 2021 Governor General's Awards,^[1] and the 2022 TD Canadian Children’s Literature Award at the Canadian Centre for Children's Book Centre Awards.^[2]

Reception

On the Trapline received starred reviews from The Horn Book,^[3] Kirkus Reviews,^[4] and Publishers Weekly,^[5] as well as positive reviews from CM: Canadian Review of Materials,^[6] the Association of Children's Librarians of Northern California,^[7] Mutually Inclusive,^[8] the Canadian Children's Book Centre,^[9] and Booklist.^[10]

External links

• David Robertson's On The Trapline
• David A. Robertson's picture book On the Trapline is a story of Indigenous language, family and empowerment

Notes and References

1. https://www.coastreporter.net/the-mix/inuk-author-norma-dunning-wins-25k-governor-generals-fiction-prize-4766110 "Inuk author Norma Dunning wins $25K Governor General's fiction prize"
2. Web site: 2022-10-03 . On the Trapline by David A. Robertson and Julie Flett wins $50K TD Canadian Children's Literature Award . 2022-12-26 . CBC Books.
3. Web site: Parravano. Martha V.. Review of On the Trapline. 2021-10-14. The Horn Book.
4. Web site: March 31, 2021. On the Trapline. 2021-10-13. Kirkus Reviews.
5. Web site: 2021-04-21. Children's Book Review: On the Trapline by David A. Robertson, illus. by Julie Flett.. 2021-10-14. Publishers Weekly. en.
6. June 25, 2021. On the Trapline. CM: Canadian Review of Materials. 27. 41.
7. Web site: Monahan. Meghan. October 12, 2021. On the Trapline Review. 2021-10-14. BayViews.
8. Web site: Devyn. 2021-05-06. On the Trapline. 2021-10-14. Mutually Inclusive. en.
9. Web site: Poitras. Colette. 2021-09-09. On the Trapline, written by David A. Robertson, illustrated by Julie Flett. 2021-10-14. Canadian Children's Book Centre. en-US.
10. Web site: April 15, 2021. On the Trapline. 2021-10-13. Booklist.