Whether you're interested in exploring this topic yourself, or are looking for resources to share with students, find a variety of types of readings here.
Black Writers Matter offers a cross-section of established writers and newcomers to the literary world who tackle contemporary and pressing issues with beautiful, sometimes raw, prose. 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.
This easy-to-use guide explains how to recruit, nourish, and fortify writers of color through innovative reading, writing, workshop, critique, and assessment strategies. A captivating mix of memoir and progressive teaching strategies,The Anti-Racist Writing Workshop demonstrates how to be culturally attuned, twenty-first century educators.
This national bestseller is "a significant contribution to discussions of the art of fiction and a necessary challenge to received views about whose stories are told, how they are told and for whom they are intended" (Laila Lalami, The New York Times Book Review).
The brain child of publishing professional Jenn Baker, MiP is a podcast discussing diversity (or lack thereof) in the book publishing industry with other professionals working in-house as well as authors and those in the literary scene.
A list of presentations by several publishing leaders who discuss matters of equity, diversity, and inclusion, with links to their BookNet Canada’s Tech Forum conference sessions, blog posts and podcast episodes.