29 books that were challenged in Canada

Thursday, February 23, 2023

29 books that were challenged in Canada

Freedom to Read Week is a week-long Canadian event that celebrates freedom to read and "encourages Canadians to think about and reaffirm their commitment to intellectual freedom."

The 2023 edition is taking place Feb. 19-25, 2023.

Here are 29 books you may be surprised to learn have battled attempts at censorship in Canada.

Only a few days left to enter the CBC First Page student writing challenge!

Know a student in Grades 7-12 who loves to write? Tell them about the First Page student writing challenge!

They can write the first page of a novel from 150 years in the future. How will the world leaders of today impact the world of tomorrow? Who will be the biggest name in pop culture in the future? How will climate change impact the protagonist's life?

The deadline is Feb. 28! Winners will receive a one-year book subscription and 50 free books for their school library!

CBC Literary Prize winners get a writing residency ⁠— Chanel M. Sutherland shares how it's life-changing

Chanel M. Sutherland is a two-time CBC Literary Prize winner. When she won the prizes, she got to attend a two-week writing residency — part of the prize for all CBC Literary Prize winners!

The 2023 CBC Nonfiction Prize is currently open for submissions! So find out why Chanel loved the residency and be inspired to enter this year’s prize!

Michael Greyeyes loves science fiction — here are 6 of his all-time favourites

The actor, director and choreographer shares his favourite dystopian novels! Michael will be championing Station Eleven on Canada Reads 2023! Tune in March 27-30.

Zimbabwe's Petina Gappah casts new light on David Livingstone's search for the source of the Nile

When Petina Gappah was a child, she read a story about the 19th-century explorer, missionary and doctor David Livingstone and his famous (and failed) search for the source of the Nile River.

Now the acclaimed Zimbabwean novelist and short story writer has reimagined Livingstone in her own book, Out of Darkness, Shining Light.

Gappah spoke to Eleanor Wachtel for the latest episode of Writers & Company.

20 Canadian books for kids and young adults to check out during Black History Month

As Black History Month wraps up, check out these children's and young adult books by Black Canadian authors.

Rapper Rollie Pemberton reveals what it takes to survive the music industry in his memoir Bedroom Rapper

Rollie Pemberton, best known by his stage name Cadence Weapon, won the 2021 Polaris Prize for his album Parallel World. Pemberton is also an activist, the former poet laureate of Edmonton and a writer, whose work has appeared in Pitchfork, The Guardian and Hazlitt.

But, as his memoir, titled Bedroom Rapper, reveals, life as a musician hasn't been all awards, titles and recognition. Pemberton spoke about his life, work and book with Shelagh Rogers on The Next Chapter.

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29 books that were challenged in Canada

Only a few days left to enter the CBC First Page student writing challenge!

CBC Literary Prize winners get a writing residency ⁠— Chanel M. Sutherland shares how it's life-changing

Michael Greyeyes loves science fiction — here are 6 of his all-time favourites

Zimbabwe's Petina Gappah casts new light on David Livingstone's search for the source of the Nile

20 Canadian books for kids and young adults to check out during Black History Month

Rapper Rollie Pemberton reveals what it takes to survive the music industry in his memoir Bedroom Rapper

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Only a few days left to enter the 2023 CBC Nonfiction Prize!

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