Changing the Face of Canadian Literature: A Diverse Canadian Anthology (12) (Essential Anthologies Series)

A g call to action and accountability. Shelagh Rogers Needless to say, moments like now, when the hurdles to becoming a respected author are at their lowest. When the only hurdles to being published are the quality of your writing and your patience to deal with certain less and less important gatekeepers. Moments in history like this, must be acknowledged and celebrated. That's what this anthology is: It's a celebration. A moment to cry out, Look how many of us have a voice! There are stories, and poetry in this country that are about people like me! I am not alone! "Needless to say, moments like now, when the hurdles to becoming a respected author are at their lowest. When the only hurdles to being published are the quality of your writing and your patience to deal with certain less and less important gatekeepers. Moments in history like this, must be acknowledged and celebrated. That's what this anthology is: It's a celebration. A moment to cry out, "Look how many of us have a voice! There are stories, and poetry in this country that are about people like me! I am not alone!""-- Provided by publisher "A collection of poetry, fiction and non-fiction that celebrates Canada's diverse literary voices. That's what this anthology is: It's a celebration. A moment to cry out, 'Look how many of us have a voice! There are stories, and poetry in this country that are about people like me! I am not alone!'"-- Provided by publisher