"Why Shauntay Grant Created A Children's Book To Revisit The Legacy Of Africville," In CBC Books, 22 August 2018.

"Why Shauntay Grant Created A Children's Book To Revisit The Legacy Of Africville," In CBC Books, 22 August 2018.

This article explains why Shauntay Grant created a children’s book to revisit the legacy of Africville. It highlights how the story offers a gentle, age‑appropriate entry point into a painful chapter of Canadian history, the story conveys a sense of community, belonging, and memory through the eyes of a child. By adapting Africville’s history for younger audiences, Grant preserves the community’s past and ensures its legacy lives on in the minds of multiple generations. The article itself becomes a part of that preservation by documenting the creative process, the care taken to honour residents’ memories, and the ongoing commitment to education and remembrance.

Author: Ryan B. Patrick

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28 February 2019

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