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22 students from across Canada shortlisted for The First Page student writing challenge

Thousands of students wrote about topics ranging from the ethics of technology to climate change

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White Lies

A book by Sara de Waard.
The First Page

Anya Thadani, Hayley Peters win the First Page student writing challenge

CBC Books asked students across Canada to write the first page of a novel set 150 years in the future, imagining how a current-day trend or issue has played out. More than 1,500 students submitted their stories in this year's contest.
Canadian

Carrying It Forward

Carrying It Forward is a book by John Brady McDonald.
Canadian

Ghosts in a Photograph by Myrna Kostash

A memoir about the Ukrainian Canadian experience
Canadian

Awâsis and the World-Famous Bannock by Dallas Hunt, illustrated by Amanda Strong

In this picture book, Awâsis is on her way to deliver Kokum's World Famous Bannock, but loses it on the way.
Canadian

With My Eyes Wide Open by Michael Fraser

With My Eyes Wide Open is a poetry collection by Michael Fraser.

Christian A. Yiouroukis, Bee Lang win the First Page student writing challenge

CBC Books asked Grades 7 to 12 students to write the first page of a novel, set 150 years in the future, imagining how current affairs events and trends have played out.
Canadian

The Grover School Pledge by Wanda Taylor

A true-to-life story about the pains and triumphs of growing up.