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Serena Virk is the author of We Remember the Black Battalion, a picture book exploring the history of the No. 2 Construction Battalion, an all-Black labour unit of soldiers during WWI. We recently spoke with Serena about her unexpected journey from book idea to the cover of the Toronto Star, the incredible impact of her book on young readers, and so much more.
Read MoreWhile finishing high school, Symphorosa Gabriel wrote Hair Happiness, a children’s book about a little Black girl taking control of her self-image and embracing her natural hair. We recently spoke with Symphorosa to learn about the inspiring origin of Hair Happiness, the importance of representation in children’s books, and much more.
Read MoreBrian Sankarsingh is the author of A Sliver of a Chance, a poetry collection recounting his experiences as an immigrant to Canada from the Caribbean island of Trinidad. We spoke with Brian about how the important message of #BlackHistoryMonth is reflected in his work, his advice for aspiring authors, and much more.
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