Mary BertucciStory & Activities Mary Bertucci (she/her/hers) is an English-language instructor and writer living in Metro Vancouver. She grew up in Treaty 6 Territory in Vermilion, Alberta, and has lived on the West Coast for over twenty years. She has been teachng English for nearly two decades and loves to develop thoughtful curriculum for beginner-level students. She is part of an Indigenous family and is proud to have two beautiful First Nations children. This novel was inspired by a family trip to the Kamloopa Powwow, and her deep gratitude extends to everyone who helped bring this story to life. Read More Read Less