Edmonton woman pens graphic novel about aboriginal gang violence and healing – CBC
Apr 28, 2015
Author used her experience as counsellor to craft main character
The Edmonton author of a graphic novel hopes young aboriginal people will find hope and healing through her story.
Patti Laboucane-Benson wrote The Outside Circle, now available in some stores, in collaboration with illustrator Kelly Mellings
It’s the story of Pete, a young aboriginal man wrapped up in gang life in Edmonton who winds up in jail and, through a unique healing program, realizes he needs to make changes in his life.
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