Cree Nomad's Hey, June is a debut novel following seventeen-year-old June who wakes up alone and confused on a hill, unable to remember what happened or why she's stuck in this strange in-between place. Through a story exploring loss, grief, love, and identity told through a Cree lens, Nomad creates a narrative that's both supernatural mystery and emotional journey. The novel becomes both page-turner and meditation on what it means to let go, proving that Indigenous storytelling brings fresh perspectives to familiar themes and that some stories exist between worlds.

WHY WE PICKED IT: Because Nomad's debut takes a supernatural premise and uses it to explore grief and identity with Indigenous perspectives at the center. This novel reminds us that stories about being stuck between worlds resonate differently when told through Indigenous eyes, and that debut authors are bringing vital new voices to YA.

DETAILS: • Author: Cree Nomad • Publisher: Independently Published • Format: Paperback • Publication Date: February 29, 2024 • ISBN: 9781738315307 • Pages: 198 • Ships direct from distributor in 3–7 business days