Black writers matter
"An anthology of African-Canadian writing, Black Writing Matters offers a cross-section of established writers and newcomers to the literary world who tackle contemporary and pressing issues with beautiful, sometimes raw, prose. As Whitney French says in her introduction, Black Writing Matters "injects new meaning into the word diversity [and] harbours a sacredness and an everydayness that offers Black people dignity." An "invitation to read, share, and tell stories of Black narratives that are…
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- Full title :Black writers matter / edited by Whitney French.
Summary
"An anthology of African-Canadian writing, Black Writing Matters offers a cross-section of established writers and newcomers to the literary world who tackle contemporary and pressing issues with beautiful, sometimes raw, prose. As Whitney French says in her introduction, Black Writing Matters "injects new meaning into the word diversity [and] harbours a sacredness and an everydayness that offers Black people dignity." An "invitation to read, share, and tell stories of Black narratives that are close to the bone," this collection feels particular to the Black Canadian experience."--
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- Publication Date:2019
Publication Statements
- Publisher(s):University of Regina Press
- Place of Publication:Regina, Saskatchewan
- Language:eng
- Publication Date:2019
The Physical Object
- Description:1 online resource (xvi, 197 pages)
Edition Identifiers
- ISBN:9780889776180, 0889776180, 9780889776173, 0889776172
- oclc:on1080211515
- LC Classification:PR9194.5.B55
- Dewey Decimal:810.8/0896071
Table of Contents
Foreword. Performing miracles: black writers matter / Dr. Afua Cooper -- The act of gathering / Whitney French -- Everyday people. What will you tell your children / Wimone Makeba Dalton -- Glass lasagna / Cason sharpe
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