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By Conni Massing (Author)

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nspired by Lucy the elephant at the Edmonton Valley Zoo, Massing tells the story of an aging elephant called Matara, who was found alone after the death of her companion elephant. This play focuses on … [Click to Read More]

By Fil Fraser (Author)

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How the Blacks Created Canada sheds light on Canada’s history of segregation and discrimination related to Black people. It describes key individuals who impacted Canadian history in a variety of fields, from art to politics … [Click to Read More]

By Ayesha Clough (Author), Hugh Rookwood (Illustrator)

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John Ware est l’un des cow-boys et éleveurs noirs les plus éminents de l’Alberta. Avec Howdy, je m’appelle John Ware, les jeunes apprenants peuvent se familiariser avec le récit de son évasion de l’esclavage, son … [Click to Read More]

By Ayesha Clough (Author), Hugh Rookwood (Illustrator)

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John Ware is one of Alberta’s foremost Black cowboys and ranchers, and in Howdy, I’m John Ware, young learners are introduced to a retelling of his life, including how he escaped from slavery and travelled … [Click to Read More]

By Bertrand Bickersteth (Author)

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The Response of Weeds is a collection of poetry that captures the spirit and environment of Alberta, while highlighting the Black experience and Black historical figures. Many of the poems are less than a page … [Click to Read More]

By Cheryl Foggo (Author)

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In Pourin’ Down Rain, Cheryl Foggo outlines her experience growing up in Calgary as a young Black woman. She discusses the Black experience and racism in Alberta through her family’s own experiences, with an open … [Click to Read More]