Books published by Portage & Main Press

When Mali meets Puug, she’s surprised to discover he’s wearing her stolen hair clip. If she helps him find what he needs, she has a chance of getting it back. Join Mali and Puug as they race to keep one step ahead of an ancient giant in the first volume of this series for young readers.

This collection of contemporary poetry, art, and narrative supports K-12 teachers in connecting with Indigenous voices and perspectives, bringing Indigenous works in their classrooms, and creating equitable teaching practices.

In this extraordinary memoir, best-selling author Nicola I. Campbell combines rich, accessible poetry with vivid short stories to trace her journey of overcoming adversity and colonial trauma.

In this sequel to Surviving the City, Dez is grieving her grandmother's death, living in a group home, and navigating her identity as a Two-Spirit person. Will Miikwan learn how to be a supportive ally to her best friend? Will Dez be comfortable expressing her full identity? And will her community be able to celebrate her for who she is?

Illustrated picture book about grief that will appeal to young adult and adult readers.

This whimsical story celebrates the revitalization of Cree dialects and traditional methods of storytelling. Awasis and the World-Famous Bannock highlights the importance of collaboration and seeking guidance from one's community, while introducing the Cree words for different animals and baking ingredients

time travel, Métis, Canadian history

Indigenous, family, Canada, residential schools, love, strength, empowerment