Biographical
Bread, Wine & Angels
By Anna Zurzolo
Commonwealth Writers’ Prize for Best First Book, Runner-Up. The story of a girl in a remote village of southern Italy, considered a “barrel of wine” to be sold off quickly, lest she turn to vinegar. “. . . a novel that describes the real lives of a vanished world with ... Read more
In the Freedom of Dreams
By Michael A. Miller
Introduction by Kathlee Lundy
In the Freedom of Dreams: The Story of Nelson Mandela explores the vivid world of Rolihlahla Nelson Madiba Mandela's childhood in the village of Qunu. It takes us to the rough and tumble world of Johannesburg in the years before World War II, the harshness of the Robben Island ... Read more
Rosie's Dream Cape
By Zelda Freedman
Illustrated by Silvana Bevilacqua
Based on a true story, this charming juvenile novel tells of how eleven-year-old Rosie and her grandmother Bubba Sarah arrive in Toronto from Russia after fleeing one of the purges that carried away Rosie's mother, a famous Russian dancer. To help make ends meet, Rosie works ... Read more
