The Berry Pickers: A Novel

Set in 1960s Maine, The Berry Pickers: A Novel explores the intertwined lives of Joe, a young Mi’kmaq boy haunted by his sister Ruthie’s mysterious disappearance during a family blueberry harvest, and Norma, a bright child in an affluent suburb grappling with questions about her identity and past. This evocative narrative delves into themes of loss, cultural memory, and the search for belonging, offering a profound, expert portrayal of two childhoods connected by secrets and longing.