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12 (Mostly) Canadian Books about Racism, Anti-Blackness, and Anti-Racism, Plus Places to Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is

Posted on June 1, 2020 by CaseytheCanadianLesbrarian

Happy Pride Month! In honour of the original riot against police brutality that inspired Pride month and in support of #BlackLivesMatter I want to share two lists, one of people and organizations to donate to, and another of books. The … Continue reading →

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A.A. Riley’s Introducing Sophia Firecracker: A Superhero Book for Young Black Canadian Girls

Posted on August 30, 2012 by CaseytheCanadianLesbrarian

When I received an email from Victoria-based queer author A.A. Riley a few months ago telling me about her book Introducing Sophia Firecracker, which is a first chapter book for 7 to 10 year-olds, I wasn’t sure if I had … Continue reading →

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