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Tag: Vivek Shraya

5 books to pick up during Pride Month

5 books to pick up during Pride Month

June 4, 2019

Make the most of Pride Month with reads that inspire and move you.Go to full post …read more

Meet the team behind Arsenal Pulp Press, Vancouver’s premiere LGBTQIA2+ press

Meet the team behind Arsenal Pulp Press, Van...

May 22, 2018

Arsenal is imbuing Canadian literature with underrepresented voices and much-needed stories. Meet the small, hardworking team of five that makes these books possible. Go to full post …read more

9 Diverse Books for Young Readers | Holiday Gift Guide

9 Diverse Books for Young Readers | Holiday ...

December 22, 2017

Speaking Our Truth: A Journey of Reconciliation by Monique Gray Smith (Orca Book Publishers) teaches young readers about the lives of Survivors of the Residential School system and the lack of understanding of the historical and current impact of those schools. Go to full post …read more

VS Books: Arsenal Pulp Press & Vivek Shraya create space and supports for underrepresented & emerging writers

VS Books: Arsenal Pulp Press & Vivek Shraya ...

July 27, 2017

The recently announced collaboration with Vivek Shraya and Arsenal Pulp Press is an imprint that includes mentorship and a publishing contract. Go to full post …read more

Poetic interrogation of skin in Vivek Shraya’s debut collection

Poetic interrogation of skin in Vivek Shraya...

April 12, 2017

Vivek Shraya’s debut collection of poetry, even this page is white, is a bold, timely, and personal interrogation of skin.Go to full post …read more

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