Elizabeth LaPensée

This OwnVoices title is the first Indigenous retelling of the classic Alice in Wonderland story. This graphic novel for middle school readers explores traditional Anishinaabe stories as well as historical and current environmental and social issues through an engaging adventure. Rabbit Chase represents the next generation of Indigenous graphic novels with freedom in its storytelling to share Indigenous worldviews and teachings in fun and meaningful ways for both Indigenous and non-Indigenous readers.
Elizabeth LaPensée's writing on this topic is inspired by her experience with her children, who both identify as non-binary, and it is also connected to Anishinaabe culture, where there are no gendered pronouns. KC Pawz (aka KC Oster) worked closely with Elizabeth to have this story illustrated in an Anishinaabe/Woodlands aesthetic. The storytelling goes beyond the perspective that is focused on more than just the character's journey, but also their relationship to the world around them.