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Madeleine Thien wanted to be a writer at a very young age. The daughter of Malaysian-Chinese immigrants, she has published short stories and novels about the immigrant experience in Canada. Her latest novel is "Dogs at the Perimeter".

Author and playwright Drew Hayden Taylor is an Ojibway from Curve Lake First Nation. He uses humour to describe the experience of First Nations people on and off the reserve. He was at the IFOA's Aboriginal Authors Festival in Barrie.

Author Joseph Boyden explores the aboriginal experience in much of his writing. He has written novels like "Three Day Road" and the Giller Prize Winning "Through Black Spruce", as well as the non-fictional account of Louis Riel and Gabriel Dumont. He was at the IFOA's Aboriginal Authors Festival in Barrie.

Madeleine Thien wanted to be a writer at a very young age. The daughter of Malaysian-Chinese immigrants, she has published short stories and novels about the immigrant experience in Canada. Her latest novel is "Dogs at the Perimeter".

Ontario's first aboriginal Lieutenant-Governor James Bartleman discusses his latest book inspired by the fallout of colonization and residential schools with TVOParents host Cheryl Jackson.

Canadian author and Officer of the Order of Canada, Jane Urquhart discusses her new book and the importance of literacy to her kids and grandchild.

Giller Prize-winning author Johanna Skibsrud discusses her new book of short stories and how parents can help encourage a love of reading in their children.

Nanishnabe Aski Nation Grand Chief Stan Beardy tells the tale of a small boy who came into his life after the death of his teenaged son.

Nanishnabe Aski Nation Grand Chief Stan Beardy discusses the lack of funding for full day kindergarten for aboriginal children on reserves.

Giller Prize-winning author Johanna Skibsrud shares her experiences working with at-risk youth on a literacy project in the NWT.

Nishnawbe Aski Nation Grand Chief Stan Beardy discusses the aboriginal youth mental health and suicide crisis with TVOParents host Cheryl Jackson.

Ontario's first aboriginal Lieutenant-Governor James Bartleman discusses his latest book inspired by the fallout of colonization and residential schools with TVOParents host Cheryl Jackson.

Canadian author and Officer of the Order of Canada, Jane Urquhart discusses her new book and the importance of literacy to her kids and grandchild.

Giller Prize-winning author Johanna Skibsrud discusses her new book of short stories and how parents can help encourage a love of reading in their children.

Nanishnabe Aski Nation Grand Chief Stan Beardy tells the tale of a small boy who came into his life after the death of his teenaged son.