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Urban resilience through Indigenous teenage girls' eyes.

If you're looking to immerse yourself in a graphic novel that delves into the real struggles faced by Indigenous youth, "Surviving the City" is a profound choice. It's not just a story about survival; it's a window into the challenges of friendship, community, and identity against the backdrop of the city, which can often feel like a character itself. This book might resonate with you on a personal level or offer insights into experiences different from your own, making it a valuable read.

  • American Indian Youth Literature Award for Best Young Adult Book (Honor Book) (2020)
  • Manitoba Young Readers' Choice Award Nominee for Northern Lights (2020)
  • Indigenous Voices Award for Works in an Alternative Format (2019)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Surviving the City

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ISBN: 9781553797562
Publisher: HighWater Press
Date of Publication: 2019-03-01
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 4.07
(rated by 2498 readers)

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Tasha Spillett’s graphic novel debut, Surviving the City, is a story about womanhood, friendship, colonialism, and the anguish of a missing loved one. Miikwan and Dez are best friends. Miikwan is 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?
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Urban resilience through Indigenous teenage girls' eyes.

If you're looking to immerse yourself in a graphic novel that delves into the real struggles faced by Indigenous youth, "Surviving the City" is a profound choice. It's not just a story about survival; it's a window into the challenges of friendship, community, and identity against the backdrop of the city, which can often feel like a character itself. This book might resonate with you on a personal level or offer insights into experiences different from your own, making it a valuable read.

  • American Indian Youth Literature Award for Best Young Adult Book (Honor Book) (2020)
  • Manitoba Young Readers' Choice Award Nominee for Northern Lights (2020)
  • Indigenous Voices Award for Works in an Alternative Format (2019)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.