Surviving the city
(Graphic Novel)

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Contributors
Donovan, Natasha, illustrator.
Yaciuk, Donovan, 1975- letterer.
Sumner, Jerry, translator.
Published
Winnipeg, Manitoba : HighWater Press, [2018].
Format
Graphic Novel
Status
Forks - YA Graphic Novels
YA GN SPILLET Tash
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Sequim - YA Graphic Novels
YA GN SPILLET Tash
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Published
Winnipeg, Manitoba : HighWater Press, [2018].
Physical Desc
54 pages : chiefly colour illustrations ; 26 cm
Language
English
Accelerated Reader
MG+
Level 3.1, 1 Points

Notes

Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 53-54).
Description
"Tasha Spillet's graphic-novel debut, Surviving the City, is a story about womanhood, friendship, resilience, and the anguish of a missing loved one. Miikwan and Dez are best friends. Miikwan's Anishinaabe; Dez is Inninew. Together, the teens navigate the challenges of growing up in an urban landscape - they're so close, they even completed their Berry Fast together. However, when Dez's grandmother becomes too sick, Dez is told she can't stay with her anymore. With the threat of a group home looming, Dez can't bring herself to go home and disappears. Miikwan is devastated, and the wound of her missing mother resurfaces. Will Dez's community find her before it's too late? Will Miikwan be able to cope if they don't? Colonialism and the issue of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit People are explored in Natasha Donovan's beautiful illustrations."--,Provided by publisher.
Target Audience
For ages 12 and above.
Language
Translated into English from the original Anishinaabemowin (Saulteaux).
Awards
American Indian Youth Literature Young Adult Honor Book, 2020
Awards
Rise: A Feminist Book Project Top Ten List, 2020