I Shall Wait and Wait

Publisher's description (Rubicon Publishing, 2009): 
Part of a series on graphic poetry, this poem teaches us the importance of patience, dedication and love of family. It is small, but powerful, and can be used for multiple areas of the curriculum: use as part of a poetry unit, for teaching description in Writing Traits, for Social Studies, and to stimulate dance.

Author Biography (from The People and the Text): 
Alootook Ipellie was an Inuit translator, illustrator, reporter and writer. Primarily known for his poems, short stories and many illustrations—which vary from political cartoons and comic strips to portraits and larger drawings—Ipellie has been featured in several magazines, journals and anthologies. Though much of his work is still hidden away in private collections and books, he has an important place in Inuit and Canadian literary traditions. Described as a prodigious artist and a man of few words who spoke volumes through his essays, stories and poetry (Amagoalik 42), Ipellie explored and gave voice to many of the cultural, social, political and economic issues affecting Indigenous communities in Northern Canada.

Resource format: Picturebook 

Age recommendation: grades 1-2

Keywords: patience, dedication, determination, Inuit, Inuk, tradition, hunting, seal hunting, traditional skills, poetry, poem, traditional knowledge

Year of publication: 2009

Publisher information: Rubicon Publishing