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Reading Viola Desmond

Viola Desmond Day is observed every November 8 in Nova Scotia to honour the memory of Viola Desmond, whose challenge against racial discrimination brought forth the repeal of segregation laws, and also to celebrate the richness of African-Canadian culture in Nova Scotia and across the country. Here are some books that do the same! Be sure to also check out *Viola Desmond: Her Life and Times*, By Graham Reynolds With Wanda Robson, a biography for adults.

by Kerry Clare

Showing 8 books

Viola Desmond Won't Be Budged!

by (author) Jody Nyasha Warner
illustrated by Richard Rudnicki

Ages
5 to 9
Grades
k to 4

Controlled Damage

by (author) Andrea Scott

Ages
15 to 18
Grades
10 to 12

Amazing Black Atlantic Canadians

Inspiring Stories of Courage and Achievement

by (author) Lindsay Ruck
illustrated by James Bentley

Ages
8 to 12
Grades
3 to 7

Viola Desmond: A Hero for Us All

I Can Read Level 1

by (author) Sarah Howden
illustrated by Nick Craine

Ages
4 to 8
Grades
p to 2

travelogue of the bereaved

by (author) Charles C. Smith

Meet Viola Desmond (Scholastic Canada Biography)

by (author) Elizabeth MacLeod
illustrated by Mike Deas

Ages
6 to 10
Grades
1 to 5

Sister to Courage

by (author) Wanda Robson

Turning Points

15 Pivotal Moments in Nova Scotia's History

by (author) Paul Bennett