Ink

A compelling story about freedom, the value of life, and the stories we tell to remember those who have passed, “Ink” examines how a dystopian society’s tradition of removing and marking people’s skin crosses ethical lines. After her father's passing, Leora realizes that his skin reveals a secret, marking him as a traitor. She embarks on a journey to honour his memory, provoking questions about personal identity and the power and control a society can have over its citizens. Suitable for secondary students in Grade 9–12, the novel lends itself well as an independent novel study or in literature circles and may inspire creative projects and discussions about the balance of power in society as well as how collective identity is formed.