David A. Robertson
David A. Robertson is an award-winning author and graphic novelist based in Winnipeg. The multi-talented writer of Swampy Cree heritage has published over 20 books across a variety of genres, including the graphic novels Will I See? and Sugar Falls, YA book Strangers, the memoir Black Water and the Governor General's Literary Award-winning picture books called When We Were Alone and On the Trapline, both illustrated by Cree-Métis artist Julie Flett.
Robertson served as a CBC Books judge of The First Page student writing challenge in 2020-2021. His middle-grade book series includes The Barren Grounds and The Great Bear. The Barren Grounds was a finalist for the 2020 Governor General's Literary Prize for young people's literature — text.
- David A. Robertson's new novel The Theory of Crows is a dramatic tale of hurt & healing — read an excerpt now
- The finalists for the 2021 Governor General's Literary Award for young people's literature — illustrated books
- 'Write what you're passionate about.' David A. Robertson's advice for his younger self
- How David A. Robertson's father helped him reconnect with his Indigenous identity and culture
- How David A. Robertson manages to write as much as he does
- Julie Flett is reclaiming Indigenous themes of community and language through her children's books
Books by David A. Robertson
Interviews with David A. Robertson
