Julie Flett
Julie Flett is a Cree-Métis author, illustrator, and artist known for her children's books that celebrate Indigenous life, culture, and languages. Her work often features bilingual texts in English, Cree, and Michif, aiming to preserve and share Indigenous narratives. Flett's distinctive artistic style, which incorporates photography, drawing, painting, and textile patterns, has earned her numerous awards and critical acclaim. She is also recognized for her advocacy work with Indigenous youth and communities.
Awards
["Governor General's Literary Award for Young People's Literature – Illustrated Books", "TD Canadian Children's Literature Award", 'American Indian Youth Literature Award', 'Elizabeth Mrazik-Cleaver Canadian Picture Book Award', 'Aboriginal Literature Award', 'Canadian Native Arts Foundation Visual Arts Acquisition Program', "Christie Harris Illustrated Children's Literature Prize"]
Notable Works
['Birdsong', 'When We Were Alone', 'Little You', 'We All Play', 'My Heart Fills With Happiness', 'The Girl and the Wolf', 'Wild Berries', 'Owls See Clearly at Night: A Michif Alphabet']
