Amazing Black Atlantic Canadians: Inspiring Stories Of Courage And Achievement

byLindsay RuckIllustratorJames Bentley

January 28, 2021|
Amazing Black Atlantic Canadians: Inspiring Stories Of Courage And Achievement by Lindsay Ruck
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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.

Featuring informative sidebars, an index, and 20 colour illustrations from artist James Bentley.

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...
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Title:Amazing Black Atlantic Canadians: Inspiring Stories Of Courage And Achievement
Format:Paperback
Product dimensions:160 pages, 9 X 7 X 1 in
Shipping dimensions:160 pages, 9 X 7 X 1 in
Published:January 28, 2021
Publisher:Nimbus Publishing Limited
Language:English
Appropriate for ages:9 - 12
ISBN - 13:9781771089173

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