PreviewsRichard Van Camp

  • A Blanket of Butterflies

    Richard Van Camp, Scott B. Henderson (Illustrator), Donovan Yaciuk (Illustrator), Nickolej Villiger (Illustrator)

    This new full-colour edition of the Eisner Award–nominated adventure includes additional cultural context about the experiences of Indigenous and Japanese-Canadian people during the Second World War, and launches a new series of YA graphic novels.

  • As I Enfold You in Petals

    Richard Van Camp, Scott B. Henderson (Illustrator)

    The second book in Van Camp’s graphic novel series tells a beautiful story of redemption. Curtis returns to Fort Smith from rehab to reconnect with his culture and to help heal his community, taking on Benny the Bank in his efforts to regain the power of the Little People.

  • Beast

    A Novel

    Richard Van Camp

    This gripping YA/adult crossover novel begins with the breakdown of the Treaty between the Dogrib and Chipewyan nations of the Northwest Territories, and explores, through realism and horror, the power of tradition versus the pull of a vengeful past. Lawson must try to keep the peace (without the help of adults) when Silver Crane, fresh out of jail and in the service of a ghoulish servant, is doing everything in his power to destroy it.

  • Beast

    A Novel

    Richard Van Camp

    This gripping YA/adult crossover novel begins with the breakdown of the Treaty between the Dogrib and Chipewyan nations of the Northwest Territories, and explores, through realism and horror, the power of tradition versus the pull of a vengeful past. Lawson must try to keep the peace (without the help of adults) when Silver Crane, fresh out of jail and in the service of a ghoulish servant, is doing everything in his power to destroy it.

  • Kiss by Kiss / Ocêtôwina

    A Counting Book for Families

    Richard Van Camp, Mary Cardinal Collins (Translator)

    This dual language (English/Plains Cree) edition of Van Camp’s delightful board book honours families from all backgrounds.

  • Little You / Kîya-K’apisîsisîyân

    Richard Van Camp, Julie Flett (Illustrator), Mary Cardinal Collins (Translator)

    Richard Van Camp, illustrated by Julie Flett, translated by Mary Cardinal Collins This dual language (English/Plains Cree) edition of Van Camp’s tender baby book celebrates the wonder that a baby brings to this world.

  • Little You / Gidagaashiinh

    Richard Van Camp, Julie Flett (Illustrator), Angela Mesic (Translator), Margaret Noodin (Translator)

    Van Camp’s tender board book for babies and toddlers that honours the child in everyone is now available as a dual-language (English and Anishinaabemowin) hardcover picture book.

  • May We Have Enough to Share

    Richard Van Camp

    In his latest board book for babies, Van Camp expresses gratitude and wishes us all enough – enough hugs, enough to share with others, enough to explore and appreciate life, enough light to brighten the lives of others, enough to heal Mother Earth – basically, enough love.

  • Moccasin Square Gardens

    Short Stories

    Richard Van Camp

    Van Camp’s latest collection of stories creates a funny and loving portrayal of a diverse group of characters, from shamans and time-travelling goddess warriors to con artists, archivists, and men who need to grow up, but the book is also haunted by the presence of Wheetago, human-devouring monsters of legend who returned due to global warming.

  • Roth

    Richard Van Camp, Christopher Shy (Illustrator)

    The first in a new and scary graphic novel series, Roth follows the Child Finder, who is fighting to cling to his humanity after a Wheetago attack, a mother and her young son, and a desperate band of convicts, who all form an alliance to survive the newly awakened Wheetago.