Tasha Spillett is a NYT bestselling author. A young adult graphic novel exploring how to respond constructively to racial discrimination and systemic injustice through the experiences of a group of contemporary Indigenous teens. Competition with other YA graphic novels about racial injustice and social activism, such as the BLM movement. This book covers the unique perspective of urban Indigenous teens and how they tackle the daunting task of changing their world and helping their community. Released to coincide with the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada, also known as Orange Shirt Day, contextualizing the effects of the residential school system for contemporary Indigenous people. Vol 1 in the series was selected as an AIYLA Young Adult Honor Book and for 2020 Rise: A Feminist Book Project List , an annual booklist of the best feminist books for young readers. Both titles in this series have been on the YALSA Great Graphic Novel for Teens list. Surviving the City is an American Indian Youth Literature Award Honour Book and an In the Margins Book Award, Top Ten.

Surviving the City (volume 1 in the series) has sold over 25,000 copies. Written by an Indigenous woman author; the main characters are young Indigenous teens supported by Indigenous women from their community. This book was printed in North America by Friesens, the first FSC-certified printing company in Canada. With plants powered by hydroelectric and wind farms, the company is 100% employee-owned and is committed to minimizing its ecological footprint.