The YA novel
Like Home tells the story of a teen named Chinelo, Nelo for short. Her best friend is Kate and life is good. Nelo s family owns a convenience store in a popular neighbourhood known as Ginger East. But when the store is vandalized and police get involved, Nelo is emotionally affected and her relationship with her friends and family change forever.
Like Home is for ages 14 and up.
Louisa Onomé is a Nigerian Canadian living in Toronto.
Fresh Air9:57How growing up in Mississauga inspired a new YA novel about community and the challenges of gentrificationLouisa Onomé speaks about her debut novel Like Home - a story that tackles gentrification through the eyes of teenagers - and the inspiration she drew from her own experiences growing up in Mississauga.9:57
The Globe and Mail Brian Busby Published April 9, 2021
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Fraser Sutherland described himself as a “card-carrying cultural nationalist.” He remained so throughout his life, while becoming increasingly irritated by the paths followed by Canadian literature, criticism and publishing. A poet, editor, educator and lexicographer, he died on March 28 aged 74, at Toronto General Hospital as a result of complications from heart surgery.
Fraser Roderick Sutherland was born on Dec. 5, 1946 in Pictou County, N.S., the youngest child of Russell and Mary (née MacHardy). Raised on the family farm in Scotsburn with his older brothers, William and Hugh, he was not meant for farming life.
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It’s a story told from the heart – literally.
Soar, Adam, Soar, the story about Adam Prashaw’s short life and how he died tragically as a result of a drowning accident during a seizure, is now available by audiobook.
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Adam saved four lives as an organ donor, including the audiobook’s narrator, John Dickhout, the recipient of Adam’s heart.
Adam’s story was originally told though his father, Rick Prashaw.
Prashaw, a journalist and former aid to former Sault Ste. Marie MP Tony Martin and later Claude Gravelle and Rachel Blaney, left Parliament Hill and wrote the book after his son’s death.
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