David A. Robertson

David A. Robertson is an award-winning author andgraphic novelist based in Winnipeg.The multi-talented writer of Swampy Cree heritage has published over 20books across a variety of genres, including the graphic novelsWill I See?andSugar Falls, YA bookStrangers,the memoirBlack WaterandtheGovernor General's Literary Award-winning picture books calledWhen We Were AloneandOn the Trapline,both illustrated by Cree-Mtis artist Julie Flett.

Robertson served as aCBC Booksjudge ofThe First Page student writing challenge in 2020-2021. Hismiddle-grade book series includesTheBarren GroundsandThe Great Bear.TheBarren Groundswasa finalistfor the 2020 Governor General's Literary Prize for young people's literature text.

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Books by David A. Robertson

Interviews with David A. Robertson

David A. Robertson browses for comics at Maxx Collectibles in Winnipeg, Man.

6 years ago

Duration 4:48

David A. Robertson is the author of numerous graphic novels, including Will I See?, Betty and Sugar Falls. CBC Books caught up with Robertson at his local comic book store to learn about the comic books he loved reading as a kid.

7:51David A. Robertson visits with students in Laval

The author of When We Were Alone meets with young readers to talk about Canada's residential school history.