Who?
Who Will Help the Warming Arctic?
Written and Illustrated by Sophie Weider with Inuktitut Translations by Julie Ivalu.
About the Book
Who? follows the journey of a Snowy owl, Ukpik, in search of a new home, after his own is left uninhabitable by the impacts of climate change. This inspiring and informative Arctic tale is a wonderful story for teachers and parents to share with younger children and start discussions about climate change and environmental stewardship.
Who? was inspired by first-hand learnings from scientists and Inuit on the 2019 Students on Ice Arctic Expedition. It is thanks to a Students on Ice Foundation microgrant that this book was made possible.
Where to Get the Book
Who? is now available for sale on Amazon and Barnes & Noble. Copies will soon be available in-store at Bloomfields Flowers and the Canadian Museum of Nature’s Nature Boutique.
Take a Look!
“Beautifully told and illustrated, Sophie Weider brings the extent and urgency of the climate crisis to storytime. In Who?, Upkik takes the reader on a journey from awareness to action, and with it inspires in us a sense of stewardship and responsibility.”
— Edward Burtynsky, renowned Canadian artist and photographer
“Sophie has created a beautiful story with an important call to action for us all. By bringing together her personal experience in the Arctic with her skilled artistry and storytelling, Sophie informs and inspires young readers, while honouring the people and lands of the North.”
— Geoff Green, Founder and President of the Students On Ice Foundation
“I love this book and I am proud this was written and that I was asked to write in syllabics. I listened to hunters and stories from the land for many years during my time with the Inuit Broadcasting Corporation. This book is a wonderful way to celebrate our land, animals, and culture.”