Angeline Boulley is an enrolled member of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians based in Michigan. She is the former director of the Office of Indian Education at the U.S. Department of Education and gained attention for this debut novel thanks to the non-profit organisation We Need Diverse Books. Angeline lives in southwest Michigan but considers 'home' to be Sugar Island.
‘In this momentous YA debut, Angeline Boulley pulls from her Ojibwe background to craft her incredible protagonist.’ Elle, Best of 2021 'Intricate and moving. Boulley takes the reader on an incredible journey with the assurance of a veteran novelist.' Tochi Onyebuchi, author of Beasts Made of Night 'A rare and mesmerising work that blends the power of a vibrant tradition with the aches and energy of today’s America. This book will leave you breathless!' Francisco X. Stork, author of Marcelo in the Real World 'Gripping and unforgettable...this is one bold, uncompromising and elegantly crafted debut.' Courtney Summers, New York Times bestselling author of Sadie ‘Immersive and enthralling. Full of huge characters and spellbinding scenes...fascinating.’ Financial Times