
Every Story Is a Call to Action
David A. Robertson(Author)
University of Alberta Press
Published on 3. February 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
56 pages
978-1-77212-851-2 (ISBN)
Description
In Every Story Is a Call to Action, David A. Robertson explores the role of Indigenous stories in stitching together a new understanding of Canada and nurturing a collective experience that helps create lasting social change. He emphasizes the vital and ongoing role of young people in the generational work of reconciliation. A full-time writer who travels across the country to speak in classrooms, conferences, prisons, and festivals, Robertson demonstrates how writing is activism. He shows that stories are catalysts for community-building and youth empowerment. These narratives spark crucial conversations, create vital space for understanding, and inspire taking action for a better future. Robertson's words not only show readers a transformative path, they encourage everyone to walk it together.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Edmonton
Canada
Target group
College/higher education
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 133 mm
Thickness: 5 mm
Weight
110 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-77212-851-2 (9781772128512)
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Person
David A. Robertson is a two-time Governor General's Literary Award winner and has won the TD Canadian Children's Literature Award and the Writer's Union of Canada Freedom to Read award. The author of over 30 books across a variety of genres, he has received several other accolades for his work as a writer for children and adults, podcaster, public speaker, and social advocate. He was honoured with a Doctor of Letters by the University of Manitoba in 2023 for outstanding contributions to the arts and distinguished achievements. He is a member of Norway House Cree Nation and lives in Winnipeg.
Content
"Accurate, representative literature should be a human right. Everybody deserves the ability and access to see themselves in a story or learn about the lives of others who live in this community with us, which leads to understanding, love, and respect."