Social Justice Book Club: The Marrow Thieves by Cherie Dimaline (Virtual)

Our title for Native American Heritage Month is The Marrow Thieves by Cherie Dimaline. Humanity has nearly destroyed its world through global warming, but now an even greater evil lurks. The indigenous people of North America are being hunted and harvested for their bone marrow, which carries the key to recovering something the rest of the population has lost: the ability to dream. In this dystopian world, Frenchie and his companions struggle to survive as they make their way up north to the old lands. For now, survival means staying hidden. What they don't know is that one of them holds the secret to defeating the marrow thieves.

"This book is classified as Young Adult fiction, but do not let that label deter you. While being accessible to [teens], the book should be read by folks of all ages…It is a sensational novel both thrilling in its writing and profound in its social commentary on colonialism, racism, and the systematic oppression of Indigenous communities." (Citizen's Press)

Pick up a copy at the library, or read it on Libby as an ebook or audiobook.