Okay, Universe av Valerie Plante, Delphie Cote-Lacroix

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<p><b>A story about political organizing and the power of community<br></b><br>Val¿e Plante stood up to the patriarchal power system of her city, took down an incumbent, and became the first woman elected Mayor of Montreal. Her origin story comes alive in <i>Okay, Universe</i>. This captivating graphic novel¿created in a true collaboration with Governor-General Award-winner Delphie C¿t¿acroix¿follows her journey from community organizer and volunteer to municipal candidate, and the phone call from the local social justice political party that changed her life forever.<br><br><i>Okay, Universe</i> is the first time Plante has told her story, and she has chosen an art form that is not just emblematic of the city of Montreal and its love of the arts and bande dessin¿ it¿s an art form that is accessible to all readers and perfectly suited to her message. With patience, determination, and the strength of will to remain true to her core beliefs, <i>Okay, Universe</i> details the inspiring po