{"id":17,"date":"2025-09-18T16:10:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-18T21:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/artsincubator.ca\/?p=17"},"modified":"2025-10-19T17:02:48","modified_gmt":"2025-10-19T22:02:48","slug":"the-quiet-lunchbox","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/artsincubator.ca\/digitalsalvage\/northern-books\/the-quiet-lunchbox\/","title":{"rendered":"The Quiet Lunchbox"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Quiet Lunchbox: Youth Short Story Supporting Arts and Publishing in Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/artsincubator.ca\/digitalsalvage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/THE-QUIET-LUNCHBOX-1.jpg\" alt=\"Book cover art for The Quiet Lunchbox by Tony Eetak\" class=\"wp-image-49901\" style=\"width:300px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Introducing Tony Eetak&#8217;s compelling short story, <strong style=\"color: #1e40af;\">The Quiet Lunchbox<\/strong>, a powerful exploration of empathy published by The Arts Incubator Winnipeg and the Art Borups Corners Storytelling Club. The story challenges readers with a vital question: What if the quietest person holds the most profound secret? Popular sixth-grader Jenny&#8217;s life is defined by laughter and colorful snacks, while Brian sits isolated, his plain white bread a stark contrast to the bustling cafeteria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jenny&#8217;s initial curiosity quickly evolves into deep concern after subtle observations\u2014his worn clothes, his careful treatment of food, and a hurried departure from a school pizza party\u2014reveal that Brian&#8217;s isolation is rooted in something much deeper than shyness. Brian\u2019s fiercest defense is his dignity, and Jenny understands that a direct inquiry could shatter his self-respect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This delicate dilemma sets the stage for a heartwarming narrative about true compassion. <strong style=\"color: #1e40af;\">The Quiet Lunchbox<\/strong> is a profound story about the quiet courage required to truly observe others and the immense respect needed to offer help when it&#8217;s most necessary. Join Jenny as she navigates the complexities of friendship and discovers that the most impactful acts of kindness begin with deep, quiet empathy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ISBN: 978-1-0698063-4-5<br>OCLC Number: <a href=\"https:\/\/search.worldcat.org\/title\/1545040107\">1545040107<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About Tony Eetak: Youth Artist and Musician from Arviat, Nunavut<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tony Eetak is a remarkable youth artist and musician whose creativity knows no bounds. Originally from <strong style=\"color: #1e40af;\">Arviat, Nunavut<\/strong>, he finds his primary voice through the piano and keyboard. An avid composer, Tony translates the world around him into rich melodies and harmonies, crafting music that speaks with a quiet and powerful beauty. His inspiring work has been proudly supported by the Manitoba Arts Council, the Canada Council for the Arts, and the OpenAI Researcher Access Program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Empowering Storytelling, Publishing, and Regional Arts in Northwestern Ontario and Manitoba<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Art Borups Corners Storytelling Club library, alongside The Arts Incubator Winnipeg, proudly celebrates the extraordinary <strong style=\"color: #1e40af;\">creativity and talent of our Northern community<\/strong>, supporting <strong style=\"color: #1e40af;\">storytelling, publishing, and the arts<\/strong> across <strong style=\"color: #1e40af;\">Northwestern Ontario and Manitoba<\/strong>. This essential capacity-building program, which successfully ran in the summer of 2025, received vital support from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.arts.on.ca\/grants\/multi-and-inter-arts-projects\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ontario Arts Council Multi and Inter-Arts Projects<\/a> program, <a href=\"\/\">The Arts Incubator Winnipeg Hub<\/a>, Ottawa-based <a href=\"https:\/\/globaldignity.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Global Dignity Canada<\/a>, and the distinguished <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcad.edu\/academics\/undergraduate\/majors\/creative-entrepreneurship\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Minneapolis College of Art and Design Creative Entrepreneurship Program<\/a>. We extend our deepest gratitude to the <a href=\"https:\/\/dymentcommunity.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Local Services Board of Melgund<\/a> and all community partners, artists, and creators who are committed to this regional literary legacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">            <div class=\"bookstore-tracker-list\">\n                <h3>Support our Program and Order Your Books and Short Stories Today<\/h3>\n                <p>Short stories, books and publications are available in bookstores and books outlets across Canada, North America and globally at: <a href=\"https:\/\/books.apple.com\/ca\/book\/the-quiet-lunchbox\/id6753877403\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Apple Books<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.barnesandnoble.com\/w\/the-quiet-lunchbox-tony-eetak\/1148501341?ean=2940182515702\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Barnes and Noble<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.casadellibro.com\/ebook-the-quiet-lunchbox-ebook\/9781069806345\/17525371\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Casa de Libro<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cultura.com\/p-the-quiet-lunchbox-where-dignity-grows-15-12704765.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cultura<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.decitre.fr\/ebooks\/the-quiet-lunchbox-9781069806345_9781069806345_10020.html?srsltid=AfmBOorDn7aRVXKCgnUHv7hrODESNhb2VluQy8K91vBVzy549qor7N0B\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Decitre<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/fable.co\/book\/x-9781069806345\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fable<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fnac.com\/livre-numerique\/a22178031\/Tony-Eetak-The-Quiet-Lunchbox\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fnac<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/mt.hugendubel.de\/de\/ebook_epub\/tony_eetak-the_quiet_lunchbox_where_dignity_grows_15-51894123-produkt-details.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hugendubel<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/e-librairie.leclerc\/product\/9781069806345_9781069806345_10020\/the-quiet-lunchbox\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Librarie E.Leclerc<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/porrua.mx\/the-quiet-lunchbox-9781069806345.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Librer\u00eda de Porr\u00faa Hermanos y C\u00eda<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.morawa.at\/detail\/ISBN-2244082457408\/Eetak-Tony\/The-Quiet-Lunchbox-Where-Dignity-Grows-15?CSPCHD=005000000000Ld4PCydnHFvlRMyeyEnpg2av4ZxfjcFoqgmQtk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Morawa<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/market.thepalaceproject.org\/item\/7045067\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Palace Marketplace<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kobo.com\/ca\/en\/ebook\/the-quiet-lunchbox?sId=c22dd67f-574f-439f-9a64-cc70d04642c2&#038;ssId=IXsXbXq4ODiGlwTnnks1F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Rakuten Kobo<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smashwords.com\/books\/view\/1876036\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Smashwords<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.vivlio.com\/product\/9781069806345_9781069806345_10020\/the-quiet-lunchbox\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Vivlio<\/a>                <\/p>\n                <p> \n                <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Brian&apos;s quiet lunchbox hides a secret. 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