Field Notes: Coming-of-Age Comics and Tales of Rural Resistance

Field Notes: Coming-of-Age Comics and Tales of Rural Resistance features fifteen short stories inspired by real rural teens from around the U.S. Each story takes place in a different rural setting spanning from the Appalachian mountains to the deserts of the Southwest. Despite the setting, each story features rural teens who have one thing in common: they have parts of their identity which may not fit the stereotype of a rural person. Each story dives into new characters’ lives, providing vivid details as to how their rural place shapes their decision-making, their relationships, and their identities. The book’ s stories feel authentic because they are – they are inspired by real events and real people.