Graham and the Wacky Breakfasts

Short Stories about Dignity from Art Borups Corners and The Arts Incubator

Does your day start with a perfect routine? For Graham, every morning is a masterpiece of puffed rice cereal, precisely poured milk, and quiet comfort. He loves his tidy world, where everything is just so. But when his family moves in with his vibrant, surprise-loving Aunt Mildred, Graham’s perfectly ordered life is about to get a very colorful shake-up – especially at the breakfast table!

Aunt Mildred’s house is a rainbow explosion, and her culinary creations are even wilder. From fizzing pink potions to towering, wobbly wonders, each morning brings a new, outrageous meal that challenges everything Graham thought he knew about food. Can a boy who cherishes his neat, familiar comforts find the courage to try new things without losing himself in the process?

Join Graham on a delicious, dazzling adventure where he learns that stepping outside your comfort zone can lead to incredible discoveries about the world – and about the wonderfully unique person you are. Graham and the Wacky Breakfasts is a heartwarming tale about embracing change, celebrating individuality, and finding joy in the most unexpected bites.

ISBN: 9798232631895

About the Author

Jamie Bell is an interdisciplinary artist, writer, and a passionate believer in the power of shared stories. Based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, his work explores community and connection through creative projects and participatory research. When he’s not behind a pen or a camera, you can find him in the garden, a space where he finds inspiration in the quiet dignity of growth.

Supporting Storytelling and the Arts in Northwestern Ontario

The Art Borups Corners Storytelling Club library celebrates the incredible creativity and talent of our local Northern Ontario community. This special interdisciplinary arts and capacity building program ran in the summer of 2025, supported by the Ontario Arts Council Multi and Inter-Arts Projects program, The Arts Incubator Winnipeg Hub, Ottawa-based Global Dignity Canada, and the Minneapolis College of Art and Design Creative Entrepreneurship Program. We extend heartfelt thanks to the Local Services Board of Melgund and the many community members, artists, and creators who made this program possible.

About the Author

Art Borups Corners

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Art Borup’s Corners is a northern arts incubator based in Melgund Township, Northwestern Ontario, where community-led creativity, land-based practice, and digital innovation come together. Rooted in the cultural rhythms of the boreal forest and shaped by years of grassroots organizing across Ontario, Manitoba, Nunavut, and Minnesota, Borup’s Corners supports artists, youth, and community members through participatory storytelling, climate-focused projects, and creative entrepreneurship. From wild blueberry walks to immersive exhibitions and applied AI research, our seasonal programs and artist residencies foster connection, skill-building, and self-determined expression—all grounded in place, culture, and care.

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