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Join Shauntay Grant as she shares her picture book, Africville, a collaboration with illustrator Eva Campbell (Groundwood Books, 2018). The book was a finalist for a 2018 Governor General's Literary Award.

Grant will talk about the making of the book and discuss the past and present of this historic community with former Africville residents.

Light refreshments will be provided.

The Bridge, a new play by Shauntay Grant, premieres at Neptune Theatre's Fountain Hall. Directed by 2b theatre company's co-artistic director Anthony Black, the play is co-produced by 2b and Neptune in association with Obsidian Theatre Company.

Shauntay Grant shares poetry at the Nova Scotia Human Rights Comission's 2018 Human Rights Awards ceremony.

“What would it take to create a world where we all feel like we truly belong?” That’s the question behind the Belong Forums, a public lecture series in honour of Dalhousie’s 200th anniversary, featuring internationally respected thinkers, trailblazers and change-makers.

Join for a conversation with legendary U.S. civil rights leader Angela Davis. Dr. Davis’s forum will serve as the launch of the Viola Desmond Legacy Lecture Series — a four-year series celebrating diversity and inclusiveness — and feature performances from local artists including Four The Moment and Shauntay Grant.

Free admission with limited seats available.

Join author Shauntay Grant for a celebration of the new picture book Africville, featuring a conversation with illustrator Eva Campbell and Groundwood Books.

Join Shauntay Grant for a reading of her newest picture book Africville at Halifax's Word On The Street Festival, followed by a book signing. Come learn about the community of Africville from former residents.

Shauntay Grant shares songs and stories from her spoken word recording Say Sumthin as part of Dalhousie University's 200th Anniversary Stage at Halifax's Word On The Street Festival.

Join Shauntay Grant for the launch of her newest picture book, Africville (Groundwood Books), at the Africville Museum. This event is presented by the 2018 Prismatic Arts Festival.

Shauntay Grant shares stories and reads from her picture books as part of a series of free shows for young people and families in public libraries.

Shauntay Grant shares stories and reads from her picture books as part of a series of free shows for young people and families in public libraries.

Shauntay Grant reads from her forthcoming children's picture book Africville. The book is set for a Sept 1st release from Groundwood Books.

Shauntay Grant shares stories and reads from her picture books as part of a series of free shows for young people and families in public libraries.

Shauntay Grant shares stories and reads from her picture books as part of a series of free shows for young people and families in public libraries.

Shauntay Grant shares stories and reads from her picture books as part of a series of free shows for young people and families in public libraries.

Shauntay Grant shares stories and reads from her picture books as part of a series of free shows for young people and families in public libraries.

Shauntay Grant moderates a discussion at the Canadian Writers Summit in connection with the annual conference of Canadian Creative Writers and Writing Programs.

The Edmonton Poetry Festival welcomes internationally-acclaimed poets Shauntay Grant, Ahmed Knowmadic, and Alessandra Naccarato for ALCHEMY, a show that embraces the daring, magical potential that is revealed whenever poetry and music collide.

Shauntay Grant reads from her poetic children's picture books in celebration of National Poetry Month.

Shauntay Grant reads from her children's picture book The Walking Bathroom.