The most recommended books set in Quebec

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40 authors created a book list connected to Quebec, and here are their favorite Quebec books.
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Book cover of Carry On: Poetry by Young Immigrants

Mary Beth Leatherdale Author Of Stormy Seas: Stories of Young Boat Refugees

From my list on what it’s like to be a refugee.

Why am I passionate about this?

Growing up on a farm in Southwestern Ontario, Canada that my family had owned for six generations, my world was small. That all changed when I moved to Toronto and met my husband, the Canadian-born son of Polish Jews who survived death camps and the Holocaust. His family taught me what it means to find yourself in the crosshairs of history, to be forced to make impossible choices under dire circumstances. I’m passionate about sharing stories that build understanding and celebrating those forced by fate to be fighters — their strong yet often surprising personalities, their unique journeys, and their inspiring grit. 

Mary's book list on what it’s like to be a refugee

Mary Beth Leatherdale Why did Mary love this book?

I love the genesis of this book — a high school writing workshop for newcomers to Quebec, Canada. And I love that within its pages, students from around the world — the Philippines, Uruguay, Pakistan, China, Moldova Iran, South Korea, United Arab Emirates, Israel, and Venezuela — come together to share their personal experiences of seeking peace and security in a new country. Students share the pain and loss of being forced to leave their homes, families, friends, and way of life behind and reflect on their changing identities with strength and vulnerability. Illustrated with expressive portraits by RogĂš, the collection powerfully conveys the uncertainty these young immigrants face and the cautious hope they have for the future. 

By Various Contributors, Rogé Girard (illustrator),

Why should I read it?

1 author picked Carry On as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

A moving #OwnVoices poetry collection written by young newcomers to Canada
Carry On began in a high school in Outremont, Quebec, where author and poet Simon Boulerice conducted creative-writing workshops for young newcomers to Canada. As the students began writing, their poems gave voice to their reflections on leaving family, friends, and countries of origin to make new homes and connections in their new home, Canada.
Paired with expressive portraits by award-winning artist Rogé, each young writer reflects on the experience of leaving one home for another. The collection of poems express feelings of anxiety, sorrow, anticipation, gratitude, and hope



Book cover of Carry On: Poetry by Young Immigrants

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