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Sylvia Olsen

    Sylvia Olsen schreibt über die faszinierenden Erfahrungen verschiedener Menschen, die zusammenkommen, ein Thema, das tief in ihrem Leben auf Vancouver Island und innerhalb der Tsartlip First Nation verwurzelt ist. Ihre Erzählungen, die verschiedene Altersgruppen umfassen, erforschen die Schnittstellen von Ort, Zeit und Identität und spiegeln ihr persönliches Verständnis von gemischter Herkunft wider. Olsen schreibt aus einem Ort intimen Wissens und bringt eine einzigartige Perspektive auf die Komplexität kultureller Konvergenz ein. Über ihre literarischen Bemühungen hinaus widmet sie sich auch der Sicherstellung gesunden Wohnraums für alle.

    Unravelling Canada
    Growing Up Elizabeth May
    Counting on Hope
    Catching Spring
    Yellow Line
    • Yellow Line

      Englische Lektüre für das 3. Lernjahr

      Yellow Line
    • Catching Spring

      • 123 Seiten
      • 5 Lesestunden
      4,0(14)Abgeben

      Set in the Tsartlip First Nation, the story follows Bobby, a young boy passionate about his community and family. He enjoys his job at the marina and playing marbles with friends, but faces the challenge of wanting to participate in a fishing derby without the necessary resources. The narrative explores themes of determination, community support, and the struggles of youth as Bobby seeks a way to fulfill his dream despite financial and logistical obstacles.

      Catching Spring
    • Counting on Hope

      • 306 Seiten
      • 11 Lesestunden
      3,8(33)Abgeben

      Exploring the collision of cultures during the English colonization of British Columbia, the narrative follows two girls whose lives are dramatically altered by an 1863 naval assault on a Lamalcha camp on Kuper Island. Their intertwined stories highlight the impact of historical events on personal identities and relationships, revealing the struggles and resilience of individuals caught between conflicting worlds.

      Counting on Hope
    • Growing Up Elizabeth May

      The Making of an Activist

      • 136 Seiten
      • 5 Lesestunden

      Focusing on Elizabeth May's lifelong dedication to environmental and political activism, this biography aims to inspire middle-grade readers. It highlights her significant contributions and the impact of her work, encouraging young audiences to engage with important social issues.

      Growing Up Elizabeth May
    • Unravelling Canada

      • 256 Seiten
      • 9 Lesestunden

      Author and knitter Sylvia Olsen explores Canada's history, landscape, economy and social issues on a cross-country knitting-themed road trip.

      Unravelling Canada