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This is Not My Story
By Ryan Uytdewilligen
An author and his hero embark on a genre-bending journey to find the right story. This is Not My Story is a funny and unique take on metafiction and the literary technique of breaking the fourth wall to provide an easy-to-understand exploration of literary genres. This book also offers a behind-the-scenes look at the creative process that highlights the value of perseverance and teamwork. The appealing graphic novel–style art by award-winning illustrator David Huyck features loads of visual interest and humorous details for readers to pore over. Published by KidsCan Press, this book is an excellent resource for language arts lessons on literary genres.
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About the Author
Ryan Uytdewilligen is a 4-H alum from Coaldale, Alberta. He grew up on his family farm, and was a 4-H Swine Club member for nine years, where he was a frequent public speaking winner, mentor, and judge, which led him to study broadcast journalism at Lethbridge College. He has published several books, including a young adult novel called Tractor in 2016, a novella in 2018 called The Cattle Driver which earned the Will Rogers Medallion for Best Western Short Fiction, and the non-fiction film history book Killing John Wayne: The Making of The Conqueror, in 2021. Ryan’s self-published book about his hometown, The History of Lethbridge, has sold over 6,000 copies. He lives with his girlfriend and golden retriever, Fleetwood, in Toronto. This Is Not My Story is his first illustrated children’s book, and hopefully the first of many!
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