“Those early years of my career were tough,” she said. “I didn’t know about the obstacles I faced. I didn’t have the language of being racialized and about white resilience…
That’s why she’s launched an imprint — VS. Books with Arsenal — to offer a deep mentorship and publication to a writer of Indigenous background or a person of colour who is living in Canada and between the ages of 18 and 24. Shraya will provide monthly feedback as well as advice on writing grants, promotion, touring and the publishing business. The deadline is September 15, with one writer chosen at the end of October. Publication is slated for spring 2019.
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Published on June 28, 2017 17:44