Two Tribes
Two Tribes by Emily Bowen Cohen is a debut graphic novel published by Heartdrum, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, in 2023. This 245-page work explores the complexities of identity through the eyes of Mia, a young girl navigating her life with her Jewish mother and stepfather while grappling with her Muscogee heritage. As Mia adjusts to her new family dynamics and the cultural significance of her Jewish identity, she feels a growing disconnect from her father, who lives in Oklahoma with his new family.
Readers will find a heartfelt narrative that delves into themes of family and social identity. Mia’s journey is marked by her desire to connect with her Muscogee roots, prompting her to take a bold step by planning a trip to visit her father. This graphic novel not only highlights the challenges of belonging to two distinct cultures but also emphasizes the importance of understanding one’s heritage. With its focus on contemporary Indigenous experiences, Two Tribes offers a unique perspective that resonates with those interested in stories about identity and family dynamics.
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In her poignant debut graphic novel inspired by her own life, Emily Bowen Cohen embraces the complexity, meaning, and deep love that comes from being part of two vibrant tribes.
Mia is still getting used to living with her mom and stepfather, and to the new role their Jewish identity plays in their home. Feeling out of place at home and at her Jewish day school, Mia finds herself thinking more and more about her Muscogee father, who lives with his new family in Oklahoma. Her mother doesn’t want to talk about him, but Mia can’t help but feel like she’s missing a part of herself without him in her life.
Soon, Mia makes a plan to use the gifts from her bat mitzvah to take a bus to Oklahoma–without telling her mom–to visit her dad and find the connection to her Muscogee side she knows is just as important as her Jewish side.
This graphic novel by Muscogee-Jewish writer and artist Emily Bowen Cohen is perfect for fans of American Born Chinese by Gene Luen Yang. It is published by Heartdrum, an imprint that centers stories about contemporary Indigenous young people.
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