Publications
Other books by Dawn
A Pushthrough Time
A digital, visual version of Dawn Neill’s Newfoundland story.
Comments by online readers:
“I can’t wait to read more!” - Carole Caravaggio
“Where’s part two? Great story. I want to read more about. your adventure.” - Marilyn Jane
Newfoundland
Arwork by Michael French
Vignettes by Dawn (French)
Signed copies
Hip Hop Dancer
A children’s book edited by Dawn and includes:
illustrations by a group of her Inuit students
a true story with a positive message for young people “choose dance not drugs”
highlights life in the Canadian Arctic
The Hip Hope Dancer is the true story of a young Inuit boy who lives on Baffin Island in Nunavut Canada. He learns how to hip hop dance when Canadian Floor Masters visit his hamlet. However, he has a problem: he can never finish a dance. He goes around town showing many groups of people his hip hop moves and no one can help him...until his drum-dancing grandfather tells him the truth. Drugs are affecting his ability to dance, so he must choose between them.
by Margaret Welwood
5.0 out of 5 stars A Story of Hope by Young People for Young People
Reviewed on April 21, 2016
”Something special happens when we tell our own stories—and something special happens when we step out of the bounds of our everyday experiences and reach for our dreams and passions.
Dawn Doyle had always wanted to live in the Arctic, and the students of Quluaq School on Baffin Island had a tale of triumph that needed to be told. Over a period of two years, Dawn and her students worked to bring this story to life. And then came the revelation—it’s a true story.
After learning a powerful truth from his grandfather, Isapee was finally able to finish a dance. Our young hero then traveled around Nunavut with his message of hope--one that was greatly welcomed by parents and teachers as well as his peers.
Decorated with artwork by the students and written in both English and Inuktitut, this book features photos of our hero and others who live in Clyde River. It’s a glimpse into a region and culture few of us—even Canadians—have experienced, but even more, it’s a story of hope and triumph by young people for young people.”