Borders
A People Magazine Best Book
★ "The thematic and literary richness of this story is exhilarating."— Horn Book, starred review
★ "An important and accessible modern tale."— School Library Journal, starred review
From celebrated Indigenous author Thomas King and award-winning Métis artist Natasha Donovan comes a powerful graphic novel about a family caught between nations.
Borders is a masterfully told story of a boy and his mother whose road trip is thwarted at the border when they identify their citizenship as Blackfoot. Refusing to identify as either American or Canadian first bars their entry into the US, and then their return into Canada. In the limbo between countries, they find power in their connection to their identity and to each other.
Borders explores nationhood from an Indigenous perspective and resonates deeply with themes of identity, justice, and belonging.
Book At A Glance
# of Pages: 192
Book Binding: Paperback
Year of Publication: 2022
Publisher: Little, Brown Ink
Language: en
ISBN: 9780316593052
Creator Bio
Thomas King is a renowned author and scholar of Cherokee and Greek descent. Born in Sacramento, California, King spent his childhood moving between California, Utah, and Montana. He later studied at the University of Utah and the University of Utah, where he received his PhD in English. King is best known for his works of fiction and non-fiction that explore issues of race, identity, and colonialism in North America. His writing often incorporates elements of magical realism and satire, earning him critical acclaim and numerous awards, including the Order of Canada. Natasha Donovan is a Métis illustrator and graphic novelist based in Vancouver, Canada. She has illustrated several books for children and young adults, often focusing on themes of social justice and Indigenous stories. Donovan is also an advocate for diversity and representation in literature and uses her platform to amplify marginalized voices. She has received numerous accolades for her work, including the Governor General's Literary Award for Children's Illustration.
