La Charte pour les enfants is a collection of 14 illustrated storybooks introducing French-speaking Canadian children to the concepts in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Each story takes place in a different province or territory and focuses on a unique right or freedom, while also teaching about local culture. The collection will be released on May 14th at the Ottawa Public Library, where author Dustin Milligan will sign copies. Milligan conceived the idea for the series as a law student concerned that citizens lacked understanding of Canada's legal system, and that children faced greater disadvantages.

1. BACKGROUND
La Charte pour les enfants is a 14 book collection of illustrated, pun-filled adventures.
We're excited to announce the release of La Charte pour les enfants, the French edition
of Canadian bestseller series The Charter for Children. This collection of witty, illustrated
stories introduces children to the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Each story is
set in a different province, or territory, and addresses a unique right or freedom.
The release will be taking place on Saturday May 14th, 2016 at the main branch of the
Ottawa Public Library, in the auditorium, from 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM. Author Dustin Mililgan
will be signing all copies of this collection. Light refreshments will be provided.

2. Watch the La Charte pour les enfants Video
Each book takes place in a different province or territory and is infused with local culture
and lore to really bring them to life.
Every book focuses on a unique right, freedom, and responsibility in the Canadian
Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Some of the topics covered include feminism, equality,
acceptance, Aboriginal heritage, religion, safety, and discrimination.
The collection teaches children about the arts, social studies, language, health, and
physical education. They will have the opportunity to read and analyze texts, debate
social issues, discuss rights and freedoms, and learn about personal safety and security.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Dustin Milligan first conceived the idea for La Charte pour les enfants when he was a
student at the Faculty of Law at McGill University. After his first year of studies, he was
concerned that the common citizen wasn't equipped to understand Canada's complicated
legal system.
He recognized that children were at a further disadvantage. By combining his love for
literature and law, Dustin created a series of books that offers children a basic
understanding of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.