The Flicker

The Flicker is a middle grade post-apocalyptic novel told through an Indigenous lens, following a young protagonist navigating survival, community, and tradition in a changed world. The story weaves cultural teachings and speculative elements, offering a counterpoint to dystopias that center only Western perspectives. Parents appreciate the focus on resilience, kinship, and respect for land, as well as the opportunity to talk about whose stories dominate genre fiction. Typically priced like other trade paperbacks, it’s a powerful addition to shelves focused on Indigenous voices and thoughtful speculative fiction.