First published 2017
This collection brings together twenty-eight Canadian writers who challenge conventional notions of national identity. The contributors span from globally recognized authors like Margaret Atwood and Douglas Coupland to emerging voices such as Naomi Fontaine and Falen Johnson. Their work traverses the country's geography, from metropolitan centers to the Arctic's remote reaches. The pieces examine civil rights struggles and endangered languages, questioning established narratives about territory, healing between communities, honesty in national discourse, and what it means to belong. Each writer offers a distinct perspective on the forces shaping contemporary Canada. The collection reveals how multiple generations of storytellers are redefining the country's cultural landscape, moving beyond traditional frameworks to explore the complex realities of a diverse nation still writing its own story.
Genres: literary-fiction, contemporary, canadian-literature, 21st-century
Vibes: intimate, lyrical, thought-provoking
Tropes: diverse-perspectives, found-family
Setting: Canada, Arctic
Period: Contemporary
288 pages · Paperback · Granta Magazine