{"title":"Elizabeth Lapensee","description":"\u003cp\u003eElizabeth LaPensee is a distinguished Anishinaabe, Métis, and Irish writer, game designer, artist, and educator whose works often explore the vibrant culture and traditions of Indigenous communities. With a unique storytelling flair, she bridges cultural narratives with universal themes, offering readers both delightful tales and deeper insights into Indigenous perspectives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for young readers, LaPensee's books, like the enchanting \u003cem\u003eRabbit Chase\u003c\/em\u003e, are rooted in rich folklore and adorned with captivating illustrations. Her stories transport children into magical realms while subtly introducing them to themes of identity, resilience, and nature. Ideal for those interested in cultural storytelling, LaPensee's works are educational treasures that resonate with readers of all ages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore Elizabeth LaPensee's collection and delve into enchanting tales that inspire, educate, and entertain, encouraging a connection with diverse cultural narratives and a broader understanding of the world around us.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"rabbit-chase-by-elizabeth-lapensee-9781773216195","title":"Rabbit Chase","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnishinaabe culture and storytelling meet \u003ci\u003eAlice in Wonderland\u003c\/i\u003e in this coming-of-age graphic novel that explores Indigenous and gender issues through a fresh yet familiar looking glass.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAimee, a non-binary Anishinaabe middle-schooler, is on a class trip to offer gifts to Paayehnsag, the water spirits known to protect the land. While stories are told about the water spirits and the threat of the land being taken over for development, Aimee zones out, distracting themselves from the bullying and isolation they've experienced since expressing their non-binary identity. When Aimee accidentally wanders off, they are transported to an alternate dimension populated by traditional Anishinaabe figures in a story inspired by \u003ci\u003eAlice in Wonderland\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTo gain the way back home, Aimee is called on to help Trickster by hunting down dark water spirits with guidance from Paayehnsag. On their journey, Aimee faces off with the land-grabbing Queen and her robotic guards and fights the dark water spirits against increasingly stacked odds. Illustrated by KC Oster with a modern take on their own Ojibwe style and cultural representation, \u003ci\u003eRabbit Chase\u003c\/i\u003e is a story of self-discovery, community, and finding one's place in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46995987824876,"sku":"9781773216195","price":36.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/0f0a4ce73d85ffdd46920b46cee551d5.jpg?v=1763158229"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/elizabeth-lapensee.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}