Weaving Histories: An Interview with Award-Winning Author Fred Kennedy

Weaving Histories: An Interview with Award-Winning Author Fred Kennedy

Fred Kennedy is author of the award-winning book Firstborn, weaving together the histories of the 100-year-old GraceKennedy corporation, Jamaica as a country, and the Kennedy family. As part of our 15th anniversary celebration, we spoke with Fred about what led him to immortalize his father’s legacy in print, the freedom that came from publishing with FriesenPress, and much more.

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The Little Boy from Jamaica: Interview with Children’s Book Author Devon Clunis

The Little Boy from Jamaica: Interview with Children’s Book Author Devon Clunis

As the first Black Chief of Police in Canada, Devon Clunis is a trailblazer in the truest sense. But in between his many career achievements, he and his wife Pearlene have also made a difference by authoring children’s books with an inclusive message. We spoke with Devon to learn more about the origins of The Little Boy From Jamaica, the impact his and Pearlene’s books have had on readers, and so much more.

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Jim Crow Also Lived Here: Author Leonard Paris Shares a Powerful Message

Jim Crow Also Lived Here: Author Leonard Paris Shares a Powerful Message

Leonard Albert Paris is the author of Jim Crow Also Lived Here. The book recounts Leonard’s first eighteen years growing up as a Black youth in rural Nova Scotia, Canada. In honour of Black History Month, we spoke with Leonard about the mission he’s on with his book, his writing process as a first-time author, and how processing the past can help us work together to build a more inclusive future.

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