Black History Month - Black Canadian AuthorsLike this list

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• Movers, Shakers, History Makers

  the Canadian Black History Book of Rhymes

  Newton, Akilah

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  Learn about dozens of inspiring politicians, artists, trailblazers, and athletes in this full color, rhyming children’s storybook.

• They Call Me George

  the Untold Story of Black Train Porters and the Birth of Modern Canada

  Foster, Cecil, 1954-

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  Drawing on the experiences of Black Canadian train porters, Cecil Foster’s They Call Me George demonstrates the power of individuals and minority groups in the fight for social justice and shows how a country can change for the better.

• The Skin We're in

  a Year of Black Resistance and Power

  Cole, Desmond, 1982-

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  A bracing, provocative, and perspective-shifting book from one of Canada's most celebrated and uncompromising writers, Desmond Cole. The Skin We're In will spark a national conversation, influence policy, and inspire activists.

• Until We Break

  Dawkins, Matthew

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  This YA novel follows a young Black dancer as she learns that there is no one right way to be in the world.

• Because You Are

  Richardson, Jael Ealey, 1980-

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  A picture book about self-esteem, inner beauty and making a difference.

• Hockey Night in Kenya

  Mutina, Danson

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  This simple story of discovery, sport, and friendship is filled with likable characters and innocently joyful moments, as two Kenyan orphans teach themselves to play hockey.

• I've Been Meaning to Tell You

  a Letter to My Daughter

  Chariandy, David, 1969-

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  Acclaimed novelist David Chariandy's latest book is an intimate and profoundly beautiful meditation on the politics of race today.

• Brother

  Chariandy, David John, 1969-

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  David Chariandy's "Brother" explores questions of masculinity, family, race, and identity as they are played out in a Scarborough housing complex during the sweltering heat and simmering violence of the summer of 1991.

• Viola Desmond Won't Be Budged

  Warner, Jody, 1969-

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  This book tells the story of an unsung hero of the Canadian struggle against injustice and racial discrimination.

• Black Women Who Dared

  Moyer, Naomi M., 1977-

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  Inspirational stories of ten Black women and women’s collectives from Canadian and American history.

• The Book of Negroes

  Hill, Lawrence, 1957-

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  Newmarket born author Lawrence Hill writes a captivating story of one woman's remarkable experience, spanning six decades, three continents, and bringing to life a crucial chapter in world history.