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Black History Month

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Jasna_T

Calgary Public Library

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From essays, memoirs and poetry to family sagas, love stories and thrillers, this selection bears testimony to the extensive creative expressions of the Black experience.

By:

Jasna_T

Calgary Public Library

18 items

18 items

Butter Honey Pig Bread

Butter Honey Pig Bread

by Ekwuyasi, Francesca

eBook - 2020

A moving story about twin sisters and their mother that revolves around family ruptures and reconnections, and the courage of confronting the past. A moving story about twin sisters and their mother that revolves around family ruptures and reconnections, and the courage of confronting the past. Show less

A moving story about twin sisters and their mother that revolves around family ruptures and reconnections, and the courage of confronting the past. A moving story about twin sisters and their mother that revolves around family ruptures and reconnections, and the courage of confronting the past. Show less

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The Skin We're in

The Skin We're in

A Year of Black Resistance and Power

by Cole, Desmond

eBook - 2020

A perspective-shifting read that raises awareness of the injustice faced by Black Canadians. A perspective-shifting read that raises awareness of the injustice faced by Black Canadians. Show less

A perspective-shifting read that raises awareness of the injustice faced by Black Canadians. A perspective-shifting read that raises awareness of the injustice faced by Black Canadians. Show less

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Things Are Good Now

Things Are Good Now

by Ibrahim, Djamila

eBook - 2018

Covering a wide range of issues, this collection of fictional narratives explores the emotional impact of migration on humans. Covering a wide range of issues, this collection of fictional narratives explores the emotional impact of migration on humans. Show less

Covering a wide range of issues, this collection of fictional narratives explores the emotional impact of migration on humans. Covering a wide range of issues, this collection of fictional narratives explores the emotional impact of migration on humans. Show less

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Frying Plantain

Frying Plantain

by Reid-Benta, Zalika

eBook - 2019

A penetrating look at the Black experience in Toronto. A penetrating look at the Black experience in Toronto. Show less

A penetrating look at the Black experience in Toronto. A penetrating look at the Black experience in Toronto. Show less

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The Gospel of Breaking

The Gospel of Breaking

by Christmas, Jillian

eBook - 2020

Spinning stories of love lost, friendship and community, The Gospel of Breaking draws on the author's politics, family history and queer lineage. Spinning stories of love lost, friendship and community, The Gospel of Breaking draws on the author's politics, family history and queer lineage. Show less

Spinning stories of love lost, friendship and community, The Gospel of Breaking draws on the author's politics, family history and queer lineage. Spinning stories of love lost, friendship and community, The Gospel of Breaking draws on the author's politics, family history and queer lineage. Show less

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Dr. Edith Vane and the Hares of Crawley Hall

Dr. Edith Vane and the Hares of Crawley Hall

by Mayr, Suzette

Downloadable Audiobook - 2018

A thrilling combination of an academic setting and classic horror elements. A thrilling combination of an academic setting and classic horror elements. Show less

A thrilling combination of an academic setting and classic horror elements. A thrilling combination of an academic setting and classic horror elements. Show less

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Willie

Willie

The Game-changing Story of the Nhl's First Black Player

by O'Ree, Willie

Downloadable Audiobook - 2020

Born in 1935 in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Willie O'Ree stepped on the ice for the Boston Bruins in 1958 and became the first Black player to play in the NHL. Born in 1935 in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Willie O'Ree stepped on the ice for the Boston Bruins in 1958 and became the first Black player to play in the NHL. Show less

Born in 1935 in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Willie O'Ree stepped on the ice for the Boston Bruins in 1958 and became the first Black player to play in the NHL. Born in 1935 in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Willie O'Ree stepped on the ice for the Boston Bruins in 1958 and became the first Black player to play in the NHL. Show less

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Viola Desmond's Canada

Viola Desmond's Canada

A History of Blacks and Racial Segregation in the Promised Land

by Reynolds, Graham

eBook - 2018

Highlighting Viola Desmoid's act of resistance, the book overviews the Black experience in Canada, from slavery under French and British rule in the eighteenth century to the practice of racial segregation and the fight for racial equality. Highlighting Viola Desmoid's act of resistance, the book overviews the Black experience in Canada, from slavery under French and British rule in the eighteenth century to the practice of racial segregation and the fight for racial equality. Show less

Highlighting Viola Desmoid's act of resistance, the book overviews the Black experience in Canada, from slavery under French and British rule in the eighteenth century to the practice of racial segregation and the fight for racial equality. Highlighting Viola Desmoid's act of resistance, the book overviews the Black experience in Canada, from slavery under French and British rule in the eighteenth century to the practice of racial segregation and the fight for racial equality. Show less

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The Night Piece

The Night Piece

Collected Short Fiction

by Alexis, Andre

Downloadable Audiobook - 2020

A collection of career-spanning stories by Scotiabank Giller Prize and Canada Reads winner, Andre Alexis. A collection of career-spanning stories by Scotiabank Giller Prize and Canada Reads winner, Andre Alexis. Show less

A collection of career-spanning stories by Scotiabank Giller Prize and Canada Reads winner, Andre Alexis. A collection of career-spanning stories by Scotiabank Giller Prize and Canada Reads winner, Andre Alexis. Show less

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Saga Boy

Saga Boy

My Life of Blackness and Becoming

by Downing, Antonio Michael

Downloadable Audiobook - 2021

Born in Trinidad and raised in rural Ontario, Toronto-based musician and writer Antonio Michael Downing shares his story of building a life and embracing his heritage instead of trying to escape it. Born in Trinidad and raised in rural Ontario, Toronto-based musician and writer Antonio Michael Downing shares his story of building a life and embracing his heritage instead of trying to escape it. Show less

Born in Trinidad and raised in rural Ontario, Toronto-based musician and writer Antonio Michael Downing shares his story of building a life and embracing his heritage instead of trying to escape it. Born in Trinidad and raised in rural Ontario, Toronto-based musician and writer Antonio Michael Downing shares his story of building a life and embracing his heritage instead of trying to escape it. Show less

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Burning Sugar

Burning Sugar

by Blain, Cicely Belle

eBook - 2020

Powerful poetry that illuminates the systems, society and culture structured to reinforce racism, but also celebrates the nuance and joy in life. Powerful poetry that illuminates the systems, society and culture structured to reinforce racism, but also celebrates the nuance and joy in life. Show less

Powerful poetry that illuminates the systems, society and culture structured to reinforce racism, but also celebrates the nuance and joy in life. Powerful poetry that illuminates the systems, society and culture structured to reinforce racism, but also celebrates the nuance and joy in life. Show less

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Skye Falling

Skye Falling

A Novel

by Mckenzie, Mia

Unknown - 2021

Accustomed to going solo, Skye soon discovers that there are relationships you can't run away from. Accustomed to going solo, Skye soon discovers that there are relationships you can't run away from. Show less

Accustomed to going solo, Skye soon discovers that there are relationships you can't run away from. Accustomed to going solo, Skye soon discovers that there are relationships you can't run away from. Show less

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Act your Age, Eve Brown

Act your Age, Eve Brown

A Novel

by Hibbert, Talia

eBook - 2021

Twenty-six and with no idea what she wants to do with her life, Eve Brown had tried and mostly failed at many things, including a recent event planning project. It's time to grow up, Eve decides, and find herself. Twenty-six and with no idea what she wants to do with her life, Eve Brown had tried and mostly failed at many things, including a recent event planning project. It's time to grow up, Eve decides, and find herself. Show less

Twenty-six and with no idea what she wants to do with her life, Eve Brown had tried and mostly failed at many things, including a recent event planning project. It's time to grow up, Eve decides, and find herself. Twenty-six and with no idea what she wants to do with her life, Eve Brown had tried and mostly failed at many things, including a recent event planning project. It's time to grow up, Eve decides, and find herself. Show less

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The Sweetness of Water

The Sweetness of Water

A Novel

by Harris, Nathan

eBook - 2021

Set amid a murky and disordered post-Civil War America, The Sweetness of Water unfolds an unlikely bond between two black freedmen and a white family. Set amid a murky and disordered post-Civil War America, The Sweetness of Water unfolds an unlikely bond between two black freedmen and a white family. Show less

Set amid a murky and disordered post-Civil War America, The Sweetness of Water unfolds an unlikely bond between two black freedmen and a white family. Set amid a murky and disordered post-Civil War America, The Sweetness of Water unfolds an unlikely bond between two black freedmen and a white family. Show less

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Saving Ruby King

Saving Ruby King

A Novel

by West, Catherine Adel

eBook - 2020

Part mystery, part family saga, Saving Ruby King is a beautiful entanglement of lives, generational curses and secrets that can take you to your grave. Part mystery, part family saga, Saving Ruby King is a beautiful entanglement of lives, generational curses and secrets that can take you to your grave. Show less

Part mystery, part family saga, Saving Ruby King is a beautiful entanglement of lives, generational curses and secrets that can take you to your grave. Part mystery, part family saga, Saving Ruby King is a beautiful entanglement of lives, generational curses and secrets that can take you to your grave. Show less

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Such A Fun Age

Such A Fun Age

by Reid, Kiley

Downloadable Audiobook - 2019

The story of a babysitter wrongly accused of kidnapping her charge that takes a deep dive into seemingly hidden layers of racism and social biases. The story of a babysitter wrongly accused of kidnapping her charge that takes a deep dive into seemingly hidden layers of racism and social biases. Show less

The story of a babysitter wrongly accused of kidnapping her charge that takes a deep dive into seemingly hidden layers of racism and social biases. The story of a babysitter wrongly accused of kidnapping her charge that takes a deep dive into seemingly hidden layers of racism and social biases. Show less

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A Little Devil in America

A Little Devil in America

Notes in Praise of Black Performance

by Abdurraqib, Hanif

Downloadable Audiobook - 2021

From Josephine Baker to Aretha Franklin, from Michael Jackson to Dave Chapelle, these essays reflect on how Black performance is woven into the fabric of American culture. From Josephine Baker to Aretha Franklin, from Michael Jackson to Dave Chapelle, these essays reflect on how Black performance is woven into the fabric of American culture. Show less

From Josephine Baker to Aretha Franklin, from Michael Jackson to Dave Chapelle, these essays reflect on how Black performance is woven into the fabric of American culture. From Josephine Baker to Aretha Franklin, from Michael Jackson to Dave Chapelle, these essays reflect on how Black performance is woven into the fabric of American culture. Show less

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The Other Black Girl

The Other Black Girl

A Novel

by Harris, Zakiya Dalila

eBook - 2021

A psychological thriller set in Manhattan’s competitive, predominantly white publishing scene. A psychological thriller set in Manhattan’s competitive, predominantly white publishing scene. Show less

A psychological thriller set in Manhattan’s competitive, predominantly white publishing scene. A psychological thriller set in Manhattan’s competitive, predominantly white publishing scene. Show less

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