![]() ![]() ![]() It’s a privilege to be published by Arsenal, sharing the space and sharing this recognition! I think it’s time!” Whitehead continued, “It’s been very humbling, exciting, and empowering to see the rallying of folks across Turtle Island to defend this book, celebrate this book, love this book, and even critique this book. I see it as my role to keep this fire going!” “We have been in the era of Indigenous women and Two-Spirit storytellers since time immemorial and it’s an honour to have this work recognized by Canada Reads. “It’s an honour and privilege to be on this stage with Jonny Appleseed and to be accepting the first legitimate Indigenous win in Canada Reads in twenty years,” Joshua Whitehead enthused. Arsenal Pulp Press is beyond thrilled to announce that Jonny Appleseed by Joshua Whitehead has won Canada Reads 2021!Īfter four days of heated debate, Jonny Appleseed, defended by actor Devery Jacobs, has been crowned the winner of Canada Reads-the “one book to transport us” that all Canadians should read. In a strange twist of fate, Jonny Appleseed was pitted against another Arsenal title in the finale - Butter Honey Pig Bread by Francesca Ekwuyasi. ![]()
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