Surviving the City: Volume 1 (Surviving the City, #1)

by Tasha Spillett-Sumner

Natasha Donovan (Illustrator) and Donovan Yaciuk (Illustrator)

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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?

  • ISBN10 1553797566
  • ISBN13 9781553797562
  • Publish Date 18 April 2019
  • Publish Status Active
  • Publish Country CA
  • Publisher Portage & Main Press
  • Imprint HighWater Press
  • Format Paperback (US Trade)
  • Pages 56
  • Language English