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Award-winning African Nova Scotian writer Andre Fenton’s third novel tackles contemporary social issues such as class difference and colourism in the Black community in this vibrant coming-of-age story. -
Kanika, a 15-year-old Black girl from a small town, is lured into the sex trade when she falls for an older teenage boy. Based on true-events, this book recounts the physical and emotional abuse experienced by young victims of sex trafficking, and how one girl survives and escapes. -
George Elliott Clarke brings his lyrical brilliance to this personal story, an ode to his great-aunt, the internationally celebrated opera contralto Portia White. From her early years in Halifax to her performance before Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in 1964, the trailblazing, music-filled life of White is celebrated in this stirring tribute, with illustrations from artist Lara Martina. -
A biracial teen adopted by white parents struggles with identity and loss, facing a pregnancy that forces her to confront her past and seek out her birth mother. -
Mrs. Viola L. Parsons did a great thing in writing My Grandmother’s Days in 1987. She became one of the few Scotians – African Nova Scotians or Africadians – to tell younger people how our culture developed and of what if consisted. – George Elliott Clarke, O.C., O.N.S., PhD., LLD, 7th Parliamentary Poet Laureate (2016 & 2017). -
African Nova Scotians have made important contributions to the political, social and cultural life of our province and our country. These large and well-designed posters each feature 48 Notable Nova Scotians. These African Nova Scotians have served with distinction in various military conflicts, they have captivated audiences with their poetry, acting, singing and writing and they have been at the vanguard for equal rights in Nova Scotia. Package includes all 3 Notable Nova Scotian posters: Vol. 1, Vol. 2, and Vol. 3. -
Celebrate natural hair with Governor General’s Award-nominated author Shauntay Grant in this joyful board book. With accessible text and vibrant photos of toddlers sporting afros, cornrows and everything in between, My Hair is Beautiful brings a powerful message of self-love.
