Miya Wears Orange

by Wanda John-Kehewin

Erika Rodriguez Medina (Illustrator)

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A beautifully illustrated book that gently explores the complicated feelings a young girl experiences as she learns about tragedy and injustice.

Miya loves her school and she especially loves storytime. One day, her teacher shares a story about a little girl who was taken away to a residential school. The little girl wasn’t allowed to go home. Her hair was cut and she wasn’t allowed to keep her favourite doll. She was taken away from her family because she was Indigenous, just like Miya!

Miya worries the same thing will happen to her. Her mom tells her that Indigenous girls and boys aren’t forced to leave their families anymore. Miya is relieved, but she is still sad. What can she do about these feelings?

  • ISBN10 1774921251
  • ISBN13 9781774921258
  • Publish Date 18 September 2025
  • Publish Status Forthcoming
  • Publish Country CA
  • Publisher Portage & Main Press
  • Imprint HighWater Press
  • Format Hardcover
  • Pages 40
  • Language English