A Blanket of Butterflies

In this graphic novel for young adults, a Tłı̨chǫ Dene (Indigenous) boy and his grandmother help a Japanese man reclaim his grandfather’s samurai armour. This story explores the intersections between Japanese and Indigenous cultures and history, as well as themes of reconciliation, peacemaking, and redemption. This new, full-colour edition includes additional background information and cultural context covering the intersection between Indigenous and Japanese Canadian experiences during the Second World War. The setting is the community of Fort Smith, Northwest Territories, in northern Canada. The first edition of A Blanket of Butterflies was nominated for the 2016 (Best Single Issue/One-Shot) Eisner Award Author Richard Van Camp has been described as a "master storyteller" whose books are highly-regarded and have been recognized through numerous awards and reviews. Richard Van Camp is a member of Tłı̨chǫ Nation from Fort Smith, Northwest Territories and the author of over 24 books. This story was inspired by his interest in samurai culture and a real-life mysterious suit of armour at the Northern Lights Museum in Fort Smith. Richard Van Camp, Scott B. Henderson, and Donovan Yaciuk are all contributors to the groundbreaking graphic novel anthology This Place: 150 Years Retold.