Marguerite Maillet
Born in 1924 in New Brunswick, Marguerite Maillet has taught Acadian literature at the Université de Moncton for many years. She has published, among other things, History of Acadian Literature. In 1996, she founded her publishing house Bouton d'or Acadie, which publishes works for youth. After leaving the management of the publishing house in the hands of a new team, Marguerite Maillet devotes herself to the writing and promotion of children's literature. Among her many honors, she was named Officer of the Order of Canada in 2002.
Kids Books (1)
Synopsis:
How the Petitcodiac River Became Muddy is a trilingual picture book that retells a Mi'kmaq legend.
This simple story details the Mi'kmaq explanation for an eclipse, why the lobster turns red when it is put in boiling water, and how the Petitcodiac River became muddy long ago. This legend draws on the original version by Michael Francis (1923-1995) of Elsipogtog, New Brunswick. Glooscap figures prominently in this remarkable story that is recommended for language programs.
Educator & Series Information
The French title is Comment la riviÞre Petitcodiac devint boueuse. The Mi'kmaq title is Ta'n Tel-kisi-siskuapua'qsepp Petikotiak Sipu. Allison Mitcham tells the English version. Serena Sock provides the Mi'kmaq translation, and Marguerite Maillet provides the French translation. The dynamic art illustrations are created by Raymond Martin.
This book is part of Collection Wabanaki.
Additional Information
22 pages | 8.00" x 8.00"
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