Rogers Writers' Trust Fiction Prize Finalists: In Conversation at IFOA

Writers' Trust of Canada

English - October 27, 2017 16:42 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MB
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The $50,000 Rogers Writers’ Trust Fiction Prize recognizes the best Canadian novel or short story collection. Listen to the shortlisted authors for this prestigious award--Carleigh Baker, Claire Cameron, David Chariandy, Omar El Akkad and Leanne Betasamosake Simpson--in conversation at the International Festival of Authors in Toronto on October 25, 2017. Hosted and moderated by Becky Toyne.

1:08 - Omar El Akkad
8:27 - Leanne Betasamosake Simpson
15:12 - Claire Cameron
24:30 - David Chariandy
32:08 - Carleigh Baker
39:57 - Group discussion