Johnny Aitken
June 04th, 2025
Kidlit novel Two Tricksters Find Friendship (Orca $8.95) for ages 6 – 8, by Johnny Aitken and Jess Willows is based on the co-authors’ real-life friendship in the community of Mayne Island. Jessie, a young white girl moves to a small island where she and Johnny, a local Indigenous boy, form an inseparable friendship. Two friends, two different circumstances, two different cultures, they learn to lean on each other while navigating challenges and cultural prejudices. Friendship is rewarding, but it can also be difficult. This story shines a light on how we care for each other on the journey of truth and reconciliation. Elder Johnny Aitken is an interdisciplinary artist, actor, activist and educator. Jess Willows has had a long career as a teacher in the Gulf Island. 9781459839281
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