The 2010 Willow Awards
Snow Willow Nominee
Lunch with Lenin and Other Stories
This collection of short stories is a powerful glimpse into the lives of children who have been affected directly, or indirectly, by drugs. Set against many diverse backdrops, including Moscow, Afghanistan and the remote north, these stories illustrate the toll drugs take on the lives of teenagers and their families.
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About the Authors
Deborah Ellis is the internationally acclaimed author of more than 20 books for children, including The Breadwinner trilogy, The Heaven Shop, A Company of Fools, Our Stories, Our Songs, Jakeman and Bifocal, which she co-wrote with Eric Walters. Deborah has won a number of awards, including the Governor General's Award, the Jane Addams Children's Book Award, the Vicky Metcalf Award for a body of work, and the Children's Africana Book Award Honor Book for Older Readers. Deborah Ellis lives in Simcoe, Ontario. A portion of the royalties from Lunch With Lenin goes to Street Kids International, who work with children exploited by the illegal drug trade.
Book Reviews
Suggested Activities
- Deborah Ellis has written many books with the theme of women and children as victims in many aspects of life. The stories in this book are specifically about drugs and alcohol. Investigate the locale from your favourite story.
- Another great read that deals with the impact of drugs on families is Tweaked by Katherine Holubitsky. See if your library has a copy.
- KidsHealth, a nonprofit website providing information about children's health provides an informative section about Teens and Drugs.
Teacher Resources
Booktalk by C. MacLennan
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