Hockey with Dad

Endorsed by prominent hockey players and Indigenous leaders, Hockey with Dad continues the success of Dipnetting with Dad in uniting everyone in the love of sport and community. 

When the team goalie gets injured, Little Brother excitedly steps onto the ice to play in the Championship game. He always wanted to be part of the lineup, where Big Sister is the ace forward. The closer the game gets though, the more nervous he becomes. Can he make his family proud with their long history of playing hockey? He must rely on the wisdom of Grandpa, Dad, Big Sister, and the Secwepemc cultural values they impart. "Play hard, be fierce, but more importantly, play because you love it."

Hockey with Dad is the highly anticipated follow-up to Willie Sellars' award-winning Dipnetting with Dad. In his second book, Sellars continues the adventures of Little Brother as he grows and learns about the importance of hockey to his Secwepemc community. Dynamic illustrations by St. John's, Mi'kmaq artist Nelson White bring the action to life

Willie Sellars

Willie Sellars was born and raised in Williams Lake, BC, and is a Member of the Williams Lake Indian Band of the Secwepemc Nation. He was elected onto band council at the age of 24 and is now serving his third term. Willie published his first children's book, Dipnetting with Dad, in 2014, which won a Moonbeam Children's Book Award, and was shortlisted for the Chocolate Lily, Shining Willow, and Ontario Library Association awards. Willie lives on the Sugar Cane Reserve in BC with his three children. 

Nelson White

Nelson White is an artist and illustrator who was born in the small community of Flat Bay, Newfoundland as a member of the Flat Bay Mi'kmaq First Nation Band. His work can be found in several private and public collections in Nova Scotia, Ontario, Manitoba and Georgia. Nelson's art also appeared in various art galleries, colouring books, and magazines. Previously, Nelson worked in the American Hockey League and with NHL's Central Scouting as well as Canada's World Junior Hockey Program. Nelson currently lives in St. John's, NL with his family, and an English bulldog named Higgins, Sami the cat and several fish.