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also available: Paperback
category: Children's Nonfiction
published: Jan 2021
ISBN:9781771089180
publisher: Nimbus Publishing

Amazing Black Atlantic Canadians

Inspiring Stories of Courage and Achievement

by Lindsay Ruck, illustrated by James Bentley

tagged: prejudice & racism, cultural heritage
Description

This fascinating, full-colour illustrated book features over 50 amazing Black people from Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador, sharing their incredible stories and accomplishments, past and present.

Among these amazing Black Atlantic Canadians are people who saved lives, set sports records (Delmore William “Buddy” Daye), achieved international superstardom (Measha Brueggergosman), made change in their own neighbourhoods (Quentrel Provo), overcame injustice (Viola Desmond), and enacted many other inspiring deeds of courage and perseverance. With dozens of profiles on both historical and contemporary Black people from Atlantic Canada, Lindsay Ruck celebrates the accomplishments of some of our region’s amazing Black heroes.

About the Authors
Lindsay Ruck, born in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, is a graduate of Carleton University's School of Journalism in Ottawa. Since graduating in 2008, she has worked in the marketing, communications and publishing fields. Similar to her grandfather, the late Calvin W. Ruck, she has a deep and abiding respect and affection for her home province of Nova Scotia.

James Bentley lives and works on the small island of Île-Perrot, just off Montréal, Québec. He studied and began his career as a freelance illustrator, a practice which gave him a great love for drawing. James has been recognized by The Society of Illustrators of New York, Communication Arts, and Applied Arts, and one of his most valued awards is The Joseph Morgan Henninger Award for Best of Show, given by the Society of Illustrators of Los Angeles.
Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels
Age:
8 to 12
Grade:
3 to 7

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