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Niizh - by Joelle Peters (Paperback)

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  • It's summertime on the rez, the frybread is sizzling, and the local radio station plays bluegrass, Anishinaabemowin lessons, and Friday-night bingo numbers.
  • About the Author: Joelle Peters is an award-winning Indigenous (Anishinaabe) actor/playwright working in theatre, television, and film and current Artistic Director of Native Earth Performing Arts.
  • 112 Pages
  • Drama, Canadian

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"It's summertime on the rez, the frybread is sizzling, and the local radio station plays bluegrass, Anishinaabemowin lessons, and Friday-night bingo numbers. Lenna, the youngest of the Little family, is preparing to leave home for her first year at college, with little enthusiasm or help from her stubborn father and reckless brother. Amidst lingering doubts about departing the family flock, Lenna collides into a meet-cute with the charming and awkward Sam Thomas, who is returning to the reserve after many years away. With the promise of a romance budding between them, Lenna is caught in a whirlwind of uncertainty, wondering if she's ready to bid farewell just as she's about to take flight."--



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It's summertime on the rez, the frybread is sizzling, and the local radio station plays bluegrass, Anishinaabemowin lessons, and Friday-night bingo numbers. Lenna, the youngest of the Little family, is preparing to leave home for her first year at college, with little enthusiasm or help from her stubborn father and reckless brother. Amidst lingering doubts about departing the family flock, Lenna collides into a meet-cute with the charming and awkward Sam Thomas, who is returning to the reserve after many years away. With the promise of a romance budding between them, Lenna is caught in a whirlwind of uncertainty, wondering if she's ready to bid farewell just as she's about to take flight.

Filled with Indigenous humour, small-town seasoning, and dream-world interludes, this heartwarming love story captures the bittersweet highs and lows of a rural teenage upbringing. A love letter to community, Niizh is a refreshing coming-of-age rom-com about two young lovebirds leaving the nest.



About the Author



Joelle Peters is an award-winning Indigenous (Anishinaabe) actor/playwright working in theatre, television, and film and current Artistic Director of Native Earth Performing Arts. Her plays include Niizh, Frozen River (co-written with Michaela Washburn and Carrie Costello), and do you remember? In 2020, Joelle was selected as the playwriting protege for the Siminovitch Prize by laureate Tara Beagan. In 2021, Frozen River was awarded the Sharon Enkin Plays for Young People Award at the annual Tom Hendry Awards. In 2023, the premiere production of Niizh was nominated for four Dora Mavor Moore Awards. Keep up with Joelle at joellepeters.ca and on Instagram: @joellepeters.jpg.

Dimensions (Overall): 8.3 Inches (H) x 5.3 Inches (W) x .3 Inches (D)
Weight: .35 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 112
Genre: Drama
Sub-Genre: Canadian
Publisher: Playwrights Canada Press
Format: Paperback
Author: Joelle Peters
Language: English
Street Date: May 13, 2025
TCIN: 92671800
UPC: 9780369105219
Item Number (DPCI): 247-02-2296
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Q: What is Joelle Peters' background?

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  • A: Joelle Peters is an award-winning Anishinaabe actor/playwright and is the Artistic Director of Native Earth Performing Arts.

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Q: What elements of culture are included in the narrative?

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  • A: The story incorporates Anishinaabemowin language lessons, local traditions, and community life on the rez.

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Q: What kind of humor is featured in the book?

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Q: Who is the protagonist of the story?

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  • A: The protagonist is Lenna, the youngest member of the Little family, facing uncertainty about her future.

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