Liitia's One-Ski

Synopsis:

Liitia can't wait to compete in the one-ski race, but she will need practice and a little help if she wants to win!

Liitia lives in Qausuittuq (Resolute Bay), Nunavut, where there is a one-ski race at the end of each spring. Liitia's grandma was always the fastest racer when she was a child, and Liitia wants to race too! She is determined to win the race at the end of the season, even with her old rusty one-ski. Join Liitia in this bilingual picture book as she prepares for the race with a little help from her Grandma.

Reviews
"Ideal for shared reading in K–1 classrooms, the book supports curricular connections in Social Studies and Physical and Health Education. In Social Studies, it encourages exploration of how children live, play, and celebrate across different regions of Canada. In Physical and Health Education, it supports discussions of winter sports, seasonal physical activity, and outdoor play in diverse climates." - Bonny-Lynn D., Elementary School Teacher, Indigenous Books for Schools

Educator & Series Information
Recommended for ages 3 to 5.

Liitia’s One-Ski is about a young girl in Resolute Bay, Nunavut, who wants to race in a community one-ski competition. The story is inspired by a real championship that took place and the author’s memories of one-skiing while growing up in Resolute Bay.

In this story, Liitia learns the importance of trying your best and not giving up when faced with challenges as she works toward her dream. This story also demonstrates the value of good sportsmanship and supporting each other as the competition brings people together. 

This bilingual storybook is part of our Community Connections series, which is a collection of fun and engaging stories from Inuit authors that celebrate Nunavut communities.

Dual-language: English and Inuktitut

This title is included in the Indigenous Books for Schools database from the Association of Book Publishers of BC as a recommended resource for K to 1 for Social Studies and Physical and Health Education.

Additional Information
27 pages | 8.00" x 10.00" | Paperback