David A. Robertson, author portrait
© Amber Green

David A. Robertson

DAVID A. ROBERTSON is the author of numerous books for young readers including the two Governor General Literary Award—winning picture books On the Trapline and When We Were Alone, both illustrated by Julie Flett. He also wrote The Song That Called Them Home, a picture book illustrated by Maya McKibbin. His middle-grade fantasy series, The Misewa Saga, have received great acclaim and award attention. A sought-after speaker and educator, David is a member of Norway House Cree Nation and lives in Winnipeg, Manitoba. For more information, visit his website, www.darobertson.ca, and follow him on Twitter @DaveAlexRoberts.
The Sleeping Giant
The Portal Keeper
The Stone Child
The Song That Called Them Home
The Great Bear
The Barren Grounds
On the Trapline

Tue Oct 15 | 05:30 PM
Patricia A. Whelan Theatre Central Library
800 3 Street SE
CALGARY, AB T2G 0E7
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Wed Oct 16 | 07:30 PM
Memorial Park Library Festival Hub, 2nd Floor
1221 2 St SW
CALGARY, AB T2R 1N8
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Wed Oct 16 | 05:30 PM
Memorial Park Library Festival Hub, 2nd Floor
1221 2 St SW
CALGARY, AB T2R 1N8
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Sun Oct 20 | 03:30 PM
Memorial Park Library Festival Hub, 2nd Floor
1221 2 St SW
CALGARY, AB T2R 1N8
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Books

The Sleeping Giant
The Portal Keeper
The Stone Child
The Song That Called Them Home
The Great Bear
The Barren Grounds
On the Trapline

Events

Tue Oct 15 | 05:30 PM
Patricia A. Whelan Theatre Central Library
800 3 Street SE
CALGARY, AB T2G 0E7
Google Map

Wed Oct 16 | 07:30 PM
Memorial Park Library Festival Hub, 2nd Floor
1221 2 St SW
CALGARY, AB T2R 1N8
Google Map

Wed Oct 16 | 05:30 PM
Memorial Park Library Festival Hub, 2nd Floor
1221 2 St SW
CALGARY, AB T2R 1N8
Google Map

Sun Oct 20 | 03:30 PM
Memorial Park Library Festival Hub, 2nd Floor
1221 2 St SW
CALGARY, AB T2R 1N8
Google Map

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