HERE FOR A GOOD TIME

This novel set in 1990 follows 16-year-old Morgan, a Native teen struggling with her identity and the legacy of residential schools in her family. After dropping out of her largely white school, Morgan gets pulled into shoplifting and partying with her friend Skye. But as Morgan learns more about her family’s history and meets a

Protagonist Morgan is a Native teen navigating identity and family legacy of residential schools
After dropping out, Morgan gets involved in petty crime and partying with friend Skye
Meeting Nate and learning more about her family history causes Morgan to re-evaluate her priorities

📘 Publisher’s Take: This book offers an important window into the lasting impacts of residential schools on Indigenous communities. Authors looking to authentically depict these complex intergenerational traumas should take note of how the author handles the subject matter with care and nuance.

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