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On this episode, I chat with Sonya Ballantyne about her new autobiography graphic novel The Unbeatable Sonya Ballantyne published by HighWater Press.
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Sonya Ballantyne is a Swampy Cree writer, filmmaker, and speaker based in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Her work explores contemporary and futuristic portrayals of Indigenous women and girls. Her award-winning projects include the documentary ‘Nosisim’ and the graphic novel Little by Little. Her newest graphic novel, featuring illustrations by Rhael McGregor, is the autobiography The Unbeatable Sonya Ballantyne.
In this heartfelt and often-funny memoir, author Sonya gives us a look at her younger self’s diary and inner life as she struggles to find herself in the pop culture she loves. Before she was a successful writer, Sonya was just another kid growing up on the rez, searching for her place in the world. Her love of comics, fantasy novels, movies and all things geeky helped her understand her life at school, her relationships with her family, and her identity. But growing up wasn’t easy and Sonya faced racism and bullying at school. Sonya takes the lessons from superhero comics to be brave in the face of adversity, to grow from strife, and to keep pushing forward towards her dreams.
You can discover more about Sonya online at SonyaBallantyne.com and on Instagram at @sonya_ballantyne
You can discover more about The Unbeatable Sonya Ballantyne on HighWater Press
Content Warning
This podcast includes mentions of bullying, racism, and self-harm referring to scenes in the graphic novel. For Indigenous people in Canada, support and emotional assistance is available by calling the Hope for Wellness 24/7 toll-free help line at 1-855-242-3310. If you are in crisis in Canada or the United States, please call or text the Suicide Crisis Helpline at 988.
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