We Remember: Serena Virk Brings WWI’s Black Battalion to a New Generation

/
We Remember: Serena Virk Brings WWI’s Black Battalion to a New Generation

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 More

Between Worlds: Author Lillian Cui Garcia is Making an Impact

/
Between Worlds: Author Lillian Cui Garcia is Making an Impact

Lillian Cui Garcia is the author of two FriesenPress-published essay collections born from her experiences as a Filipino immigrant in Canada. We spoke with Lillian about her philanthropic work in the Philippines, what inspired her writing, and why publishing a book is like baking cookies.

Read More