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The Rez Doctor - by Gitz Crazyboy (Paperback)

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  • Young Ryan Fox gets good grades, but he's not sure what he wants to be when he grows up.
  • 64 Pages
  • Young Adult Fiction, People & Places

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About the Book



Ryan Fox dreams of becoming a doctor. But when university takes him away from the support of his family and Siksikaitsitapi community, his grades start to slip, his bills pile up, and getting into med school feels impossible. And now his beloved uncle is in jail. Can Ryan regain his footing to walk the path he saw so clearly as a young boy?



Book Synopsis



Young Ryan Fox gets good grades, but he's not sure what he wants to be when he grows up. It isn't until he meets a Blackfoot doctor during a school assembly that he starts to dream big.

However, becoming a doctor isn't easy. University takes Ryan away from his family and the Siksikaitsitapi community, and without their support, he begins to struggle. Faced with more stress than he's ever experienced, he turns to partying. Distracted from his responsibilities, his grades start to slip. His bills pile up. Getting into med school feels impossible. And now his beloved uncle is in jail. Can Ryan regain his footing to walk the path he saw so clearly as a boy?

This inspiring graphic novel for young adults is based on a true story.



Review Quotes




Winner Next Generation Indie Book Awards, Graphic Novel

-- "Next Generation Indie Book Awards"

2025 CBC Young Adult Favorites Winner

-- "Canadian Children's Book Council"

Among 2025 NCSS-CBC Notable Social Studies Book



Readers will root for Chase as he struggles with realistic problems like failing grades, acute stress, near-alcoholism, bills, and suddenly becoming a dad. What holds him together and pushes Chase to do better is his need to help his family and give back to his community, filling the story with sincerity. The Rez Doctor is an uplifting and realistic narrative of achieving your dreams and giving back to your community.

-- "Youth Services Book Review, 5 out of 5 stars"

Selected for In the Margins Book Award, Young Adult Nonfiction Titles List

-- "In the Margins Book"

Among American Indians in Children's Literature (AICL) 2024 Best Books, Comics and Graphic Novels list

-- "American Indians in Children's Literature"

Among LA County Library's Graphic Novels list

-- "LA County Library"

Inspiring....Providing young readers with an example of success in the face of struggle and failure, this graphic novel would be a good addition to any collection.

-- "School Library Journal"

An empowering telling of a journey to healing.

-- "Kirkus"



About the Author



Gitz Crazyboy (he/him/his) is a Siksikaitsitapi (Blackfoot) and Dene father and youth facilitator from Mohkínsstsisi (Calgary). Gitz's passion and purpose is helping, guiding, and most importantly, learning from the next generation, and he has held many positions within the youth education profession.

As an activist, Gitz is known for his leadership and participation in establishing the Bear Clan Patrol in Calgary, as well as organizing with the Idle No More movement. He has spent most of his life learning and living with different Indigenous Nations around the world. His travels have taken him to Germany, Ecuador, Guyana, Puerto Rico, and sacred spaces all over North America.

Currently Gitz resides in Calgary and is actively reconnecting with his Siksikaitsitapi roots. He believes the truth of who we are can be found in the beautiful things our ancestors carried--riddles, mysteries, ceremonies, songs, medicine, love, life, and laughter.

Veronika Barinova (she/her/hers) is an emerging illustrator currently living in Calgary. She has a Bachelor in Visual Communication Design from the Alberta University of the Arts, and works primarily in digital media. Born in Moscow, Russia, Veronika is inspired by the 90s, occult fiction, and Slavic folk tales. Her work focuses on creating engaging characters and immersive worlds for readers, and her stories often have mystical or supernatural themes with a comedic undertone. Her work appears in Giju's Gift from the graphic novel series Adventures of the Pugulatmu'j.

Dimensions (Overall): 9.8 Inches (H) x 6.4 Inches (W) x .3 Inches (D)
Weight: .4 Pounds
Suggested Age: 14-17 Years
Number of Pages: 64
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
Sub-Genre: People & Places
Publisher: Highwater Press
Theme: Aboriginal & Indigenous
Format: Paperback
Author: Gitz Crazyboy
Language: English
Street Date: September 10, 2024
TCIN: 91305662
UPC: 9781553799245
Item Number (DPCI): 247-28-2789
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Estimated ship weight: 0.4 pounds
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