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Manitoba Book Awards put on hold after study recommends dismantling ‘unsustainable’ program

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Manitoba Book Awards put on hold after study recommends dismantling ‘unsustainable’ program

An organizer of Manitoba’s Biggest Book Night said she was “heartbreaking” by the decision to end the awards ceremony, which has recognized literary talent in the province for more than three decades. In recent years, the Manitoba Book Awards have been organized by a coalition of Plume Winnipeg (formerly the Winnipeg International Writers Festival), the […]

‘Be fearless’: Deaf author and playwright from Saskatchewan wants to challenge assumptions about disabled people in literature

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‘Be fearless’: Deaf author and playwright from Saskatchewan wants to challenge assumptions about disabled people in literature

Adam Pottle does not limit himself to a single writing style. Born in British Columbia and based in Saskatoon, he is a children’s author, university professor, playwright, memoirist and leader in the deaf and disabled cultural community, among other things. His published work includes a memoir, several novels, a volume of poetry and two plays. […]