Jordan Wheeler
Jordan Wheeler (Cree, Ojibwa, Assiniboine, Irish, English, Scottish) has been a professional writer ever since his mother, Bernelda Wheeler, made a pitch to Indian Record magazine for a 'mother and son' column in which she and Jordan each contributed a part when he was 17.
Back when Jordan started on North of 60, he had initially been silent during noisy story meetings, following the Cree custom of waiting for his turn to speak. The producer quickly told him, "Get over it you'll never get a break." Well, he did - Jordan Wheeler is, now, one of the busiest and most successful Indigenous writers working in film and television in Canada, today.
Whether writing for children, teaching scriptwriting, giving workshops for Indigenous youth, writing for Indigenous television, or keeping mainstream scripts honest, Jordan tells Indigenous stories with love, humour, and authenticity.
Kids Books (2)
Chuck in the City
$10.95
Artists:
Format:
Paperback
Text Content Territories:
Indigenous Canadian; First Nations; Cree (Nehiyawak);
ISBN / Barcode: 9781894778817
Synopsis:
Synopsis:
Follow the adventures of Chuck as he gets lost on his first trip to the big city. Chuck encounters stray dogs and alley cats, kids on skateboards and rollerblades, and tall office towers. After realizing he is lost, Chuck relies on what he has learned to find his way back to his kookum's (grandmother's) condo.
Chuck in the City is Jordan Wheeler's second book for children. The award-winning Cree author and scriptwriter previously introduced young readers to Chuck in Just a Walk. Wheeler writes in a rhyming style that will capture and hold a child's attention.
Series Information
This is the second book in the Chuck series.
Additional Information
32 pages | 8.00" x 8.00"
Just a Walk
$12.95
Artists:
Format:
Paperback
Text Content Territories:
Indigenous Canadian; First Nations; Cree (Nehiyawak);
ISBN / Barcode: 9781894778824
Synopsis:
Synopsis:
In Just a Walk, a young boy named Chuck goes for a simple walk that turns into a day of crazy adventure. Chuck encounters animals, fish and birds that lead him on a wild journey through their various habitats.
Jordan Wheeler's whimsical rhyming will capture the young readers attention and Chuck's hilarious predicaments will keep all ages laughing for more.
Written to excite the young readers and to leave a smile on their faces.
Educator & Series Information
Just a Walk is an adaptation of a popular oral presentation developed as an interactive performance for children.
This is the first book in the Chuck series.
Additional Information
32 pages | 8.00" x 8.00"
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