by Alicia Keys
First published 2014
LeeLee has just arrived in the big city and feels lost in her new surroundings. Everything seems different and overwhelming compared to her old home. Her grandmother Mama Mae notices LeeLee's uncertainty and decides to share a special story to help her granddaughter find her footing. Mama Mae tells LeeLee about Abey, a young Native American girl who lived three centuries ago. During one mysterious evening, Abey found herself in unfamiliar territory, unsure of where she was or what lay ahead. Through Abey's magical adventure, LeeLee discovers that feeling uncertain in new places is something people have always experienced. The story becomes a bridge between past and present, connecting LeeLee to a larger story of young people finding their way. As Mama Mae weaves the tale, LeeLee begins to understand that courage and imagination can transform fear into wonder.
Genres: fantasy, contemporary, magical-realism
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking, whimsical
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, found-family
Setting: Big City, Native American Territory
Period: 3 Centuries Ago, Present Day
42 pages · Hardcover · IDW Publishing