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Day 168c and for National Indigenous History Month, I’m highlighting Kaboom! by Jay Odjick.

This graphic novel is exactly why diverse stories matter.

It’s superhero storytelling through an Indigenous lens, blending action, humour, culture, and identity in ways that feel both fresh and deeply grounded.

What I love most is that it doesn’t treat Indigeneity as a side note or lesson plan add-on. It’s woven right into the story’s DNA.

As an educator and lifelong comic advocate, I’m always looking for books that let students see themselves as the hero, not just the sidekick.

Kaboom! does that.

It reminds us that superheroes don’t all have to come from Gotham, Metropolis, or Wakanda.

Sometimes they come from stories rooted much closer to home.

Representation matters. Stories matter. And when young readers see themselves reflected in powerful, joyful, complicated narratives, that’s its own kind of superpower.

Highly recommend adding this one to classroom and school library shelves! This book quickly became a highlight read of mine for 2026, and will be a favourite for those who find it at Book Fairs, book stores, and Libraries everywhere!!