This year’s edition of Canada Reads kicked off yesterday and, though I missed the live broadcast, I watched the video online and was very impressed. For one, I found the debate to be much more intelligent and respectful than last year. All the opening statements were thoughtful and compelling and only one panelist attacked… Read Post
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The Great Wall of Lucy Wu by Wendy Wan-Long Shang
There is a magical box at my office. It’s called “the box at the end of the hall.” The box at the end of the hall is where all the books people want to get rid of end up. And it’s where I found this gem. I get you Lucy Wu. I, too, have a… Read Post
Contribute to the 3rd Volume of the CARSSU journal
Hello CARSSU family, Its that time of year again! We are preparing the third volume of the Caribbean Studies Students’ Union journal and we can’t do it without you. Submissions should address some issue or event that is related to the Caribbean or its Diaspora. The journal will focus on celebrating the works of students… Read Post
Les Misérables de Victor Hugo
Last year I wished I read more books in French and Spanish so this year I challenged myself to read Les Misérables in the original French. I started this week and have already learned a lot. For example, it is easier for me to read French out loud than to myself. I think this is… Read Post
