2009 Selection
Written by Sylvia Olsen with Ron
Martin. Illustrated by Kasia Charko
Winlaw, BC: Sono Nis Press, 2007
ISBN
978-1-55039-161-9
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Which Way Should I Go is a story inspired by Ron Martin’s memory of a song and
dance he and his siblings learned from their grandparents. Together, Olsen, Martin, and Charko draw
readers into the loving relationship young Joey has with his grandmother.
Singing and dancing, Grandma teaches Joey about choices, attitude, and decision-making. With Grandma, Joey
joyfully embraces the choices he faces each day. However, when Grandma becomes ill and dies, Joey feels
alone and betrayed – until he realizes how well Grandma has prepared him. He can be sad and angry or he can
honour Grandma by practicing her teachings. There is a choice and he is responsible for making it!
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