by megan@bcyukonbookprizes.com | Apr 8, 2021
I Am Still Your Negro An Homage to James Baldwin Valerie Mason-JohnPublisher: University of Alberta Press Book Description Spoken-word poet Valerie Mason-John unsettles readers with potent images of ongoing trauma from slavery and colonization. Her narratives range...
by megan@bcyukonbookprizes.com | Apr 8, 2021
The E. J. Hughes Book of Boats Robert AmosPublisher: Touchwood Editions Book Description Boat lovers of all ages and people who enjoy the scenery of BC’s coast will delight in this charming gift book, a worthy addition to books about BC’s art history. In the course of...
by megan@bcyukonbookprizes.com | Apr 8, 2021
Salma the Syrian Chef Written by: Danny RamadanIllustrated by: Anna Bron Publisher: Annick Press Book Description Newcomer Salma and friends cook up a heartwarming dish to cheer up Mama. All Salma wants is to make her mama smile again. Between English classes, job...
by megan@bcyukonbookprizes.com | Apr 8, 2021
Vancouver Exposed Searching for the City’s Hidden History Eve LazarusPublisher: Arsenal Pulp Press Book Description As the author of such BC best-sellers as Cold Case Vancouver, Murder by Milkshake, and Sensational Vancouver, Eve Lazarus has become adept at...
by megan@bcyukonbookprizes.com | Apr 8, 2021
Five Little Indians Michelle GoodPublisher: HarperCollins Canada Book Description Taken from their families when they are very small and sent to a remote, church-run residential school, Kenny, Lucy, Clara, Howie and Maisie are barely out of childhood when they are...