Authors Farah Qaiser and Hajer Nakua champion representation in STEM through new picture book
“We hope that Khadija’s story allows children to maintain that curiosity throughout their life…”
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Uncoloured: Charles Azulay explores identity and resilience in new memoir
“I’ve really fallen in love with being able to write.” Interview with Charles Azulay
Many Voices, One Story: Celebrating the 45th Toronto International Storytelling Festival by Kesha Christie
“As a storyteller, there’s something magical about taking an audience on a journey through words.” ~ Kesha Christie
Abir Mukherjee explores new terrains with “Hunted”
“If I don’t feel strongly about something, then I won’t have the determination to write a hundred thousand words about it.” ~ Abir Mukherjee
To bust myths of justice, Elizabeth Flock summons The Furies
Elizabeth Flock’s The Furies explores women’s “stories that live in the shadows” and “that people don’t often hear”.
Children’s author Emma Pearl finds magic and wonder in nature
“I have about a million stories I need to write.” Interview with Emma Pearl
A conversation with Tara Sidhoo Fraser
“For anybody writing a memoir, just write from your vulnerable authentic honest place.” Tara Sidhoo Fraser
Mai Nguyen’s “Sunshine Nails” shines with heart and humour
Interview with author Mai Nguyen
Faith, family, loss and love: Louisa Onome’s Pride and Joy
Interview with author Louisa Onomé about her adult fiction debut, Pride and Joy
Saumiya Balasubramaniam reunites Maya and Grandma in new picture book
“I envision that all children in our world see themselves reflected in the literature of their times.” Interview with author Saumiya Balasubramaniam