Marthe Jocelyn is an award-winning author and illustrator who worked for many years as a toy designer before turning her hand to writing. Although this is her first work of nonfiction, she has written five novels, including the critically acclaimed works of historical fiction Mable Riley and Earthly Astonishments. Marthe Jocelyn lives in New York City and Stratford, Ontario with her husband, artist Tom Slaughter, and their daughters.
“A heartbreaking book… extensively researched… presents information
in a way that is respectful of the people and the situation… story
and photos convey a fascinating part of history… Jocelyn writes
feelingly without any sentimentality.”
-Jury Comment (Norma Fleck Award)
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