- Description
John Ware is one of Alberta’s foremost Black cowboys and ranchers, and in Howdy, I’m John Ware, young learners are introduced to a retelling of his life, including how he escaped from slavery and travelled to Canada. The book includes a lesson plan for use with this kid-friendly retelling, whether for Black History Month or simply to highlight this key figure in Alberta’s history. The comic style is sure to delight, and the vocabulary level is suitable for young readers. Because this book is available in English and French, it could also be used to support language learning.
- Additional Information
Awards:
Winner, Heritage Storytelling, 2021 Heritage Calgary Awards
Winner, Children’s & Young Adult Book of the Year, 2021 Alberta Book Publishing Awards
Supplementary Resources:
Lesson plan (2 pages)
Colouring page- ISBN
- 9781999108786
- List Price
- $17.99
- ISBN
- 9781999108793
- List Price
- $8.88
Howdy, I’m John Ware
By Ayesha Clough (Author), Hugh Rookwood (Illustrator)
