Joy as an act of defiance
Hidden in her whimsical and colourful digital illustrations, artist Ejiwa “Edge” Ebenebe’s goal is simple: for Black people to feel seen, beautiful and loved just as they are.
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February 8 2021 Culture Catalogue Baby: a memoir of infertility
A book is only words. There are so many emotions that cannot be described with words, says Myriam Steinberg, author of Catalogue Baby, a graphic novel, that tells the story of an indomitable young …
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October 5 2020 Culture Nilofar Shidmehr A poetic and unflinching voice illuminating Iranian women’s stories
A girl torn between her curiosity for a young maid and her need to maintain her higher social class; a sister torn between her love for her brother and her duty to herself and to a country that asks…
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September 21 2020 Culture Grieving and finding solace
Summer 2020 may not be the season of traveling and parties we all anticipated, but online readings and workshops (from Sept. 19–27) will be available for those interested in the work of countless …
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August 31 2020 Culture Making contact with Ray’s Planet
Claire Finlayson is set to debut her first book entitled Dispatches from Ray’s Planet: A Journey Through Autism. Ray’s Planet is a heart-warming story of two siblings learning to understand each…
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August 17 2020 Culture Seeking justice through fiction: Carol Rose Goldeneagle’s Bone Black
Carol Rose Goldeneagle is a woman of many talents. The award-winning author, artist and musician published Bone Black in 2019. This novel offers the reader a much-needed view into the reality of …
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July 6 2020 Culture Layers of identity: On/Me hits the bookshelves
Francine Cunningham, author of On/Me | Photo courtesy of Francine Cunningham
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May 25 2020 Culture From the stage to the page - Goosefeather lands in Vancouver
Naomi Steinberg is back in her hometown to unveil Goosefeather. The local performer, and now author, plans to share her adventures of world travel and performance through her debut book.
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May 4 2020 Culture Enjoying literature in a virtual age
Vancouver may be shut down, but the Vancouver Writers Fest continues to march on. Last month, the festival hosted a virtual Facebook event with authors David Bergen, Maria Reva, and Souvankham …
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April 20 2020 Culture Chantal Gibson: Channeling the past through poetry
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While public events in Vancouver may be delayed, we can still enjoy the 22nd National Poetry …