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Young Adult

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  Looking for Smoke, K. A. Cobell
  Heartdrum, 9780063318670, June 4, 2024 (Young Adult)
  

  “This book is a powerful and thought-provoking read that skillfully blends the narratives of four distinct characters. It is a story about the importance of community, the search for belonging, and the heart-wrenching realities of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW). If you’re looking for a book that will leave you on the edge of your seat, challenging you to see through the smoke and discover the killer, this book is a must-read.”

  —Kromeklia Bryant, Solid State Books, Washington, DC
  
  

  “This incredibly written and chillingly timely debut mystery novel is one of my top reads of the year. Dealing with themes of otherness, isolation, and injustice for four teens on a Blackfeet Reservation, this book never flinches away from the tough topics, including the Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women epidemic.”

   

  —Donna Liu, Kepler’s Books, Menlo Park, CA
  

  “This story will take hold of your imagination. It twists and turns, and just when you think you have it figured out it shifts like smoke. This novel follows four teens as they try to prove their innocence. One girl has disappeared, one girl murdered, all on a Blackfeet Reservation. Looking for Smoke brings the topic of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women to the forefront.”

  —Sally Sue Lavigne, The Storybook Shoppe, Bluffton, SC