Books
“Morning greets Bineshii as he rises, excited to dance at his first powwow. . . .Skillfully incorporating onomatopoeia, Troian (Lac Seul First Nation) brings to life the graceful movement and energy of a dancer. . . .Pichette’s (Mushkego Cree) rich illustrations are vibrant and dynamic with a unique shading technique that conveys action and elicits joy. Readers unfamiliar with powwows will find this a dynamic window into the experience; they’ll share Bineshii’s pleasure as the book draws to a close.” — Kirkus Reviews
“It’s Powwow Time!” was selected as one of The Best Children’s Books of the Year 2025 - compiled by The Children's Book Committee, an arm of Bank Street College of Education
Martha is the author of “It’s Powwow Time!” (Greenwillow/HarperCollins), published in September 2024. This children’s picture book is beautifully illustrated by Hawlii Pichette (Mushkego Cree).
Her second children's picture book will be published in 2027/2028.
Martha has written a chapter in the book "It's All Happening So Fast: A Counter-History of the Modern Canadian Environment," published by the Centre Canadien d'Architecture. In this chapter, she explores the Asubpeeschoseewagong First Nation (Grassy Narrows) fight against mercury contamination.
She is currently writing a non-fiction investigative book.
“An outwardly simple tale that really captures how children interact with the world. . . . Glorious illustrations and the constant refrain of chants and noises draw readers into Bineshii’s powwow through sound, sight, and movement.” — School Library Journal (starred review)
"It's All Happening So Fast: A Counter-History of the Modern Canadian Environment" - Centre Canadien d'Architecture
Cody Caetano represents her at CookeMcDermid (ccaetano [at] cookemcdermid.com).