"Missing Nimama" by Melanie Florence tells the poignant story of a young girl named Julie, who grapples with the loss of her mother, a First Nations woman, who has gone missing. Through a heartfelt journey, Julie learns about her mother's life, cultural heritage, and the impact of loss on her community. With the help of her family and friends, she embarks on a quest for healing and understanding, reflecting on grief, love, and the importance of connection to one’s roots. The narrative highlights the realities faced by Indigenous families and the enduring strength found in remembrance and hope. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2015 by Clockwise Press .

Christiane Duchesne hails from Montreal. She has written for television, film, and radio in addition to her work in children's publishing. Her works La Vraie histoire du chien de Clara Vic and Victor won the Governor General's Award for Children's Literature in 1990 and 1992, respectively. Francois Thisdale's work blends traditional drawing and painting with digital imagery. He is the illustrator of The Stamp Collector, which is on IBBY Honor List, and That Squeak, an honour book for the IBBY Canada Elizabeth Mrazik-Cleaver Picture Book Award. Missing Nimama won the TD Canadian Children's Book Award. Francois lives in Montreal, Quebec.