• PhD Student, Curriculum and Pedagogy, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto
Thematically curated reading lists from the Indigenous Literatures Lab at the University of Toronto provide thoughtful narratives that align with the lived realities of Indigenous readers. (Jennifer Brant)

The real truth about stories: Book recommendations from the Indigenous Literatures Lab

Can we recommend replacement books for Thomas King on Indigenous reading lists? No, but we can recommend some of the many Indigenous authors whose brilliant work unsettles and expands literary study.
A school shift towards reading Indigenous literature shows students and our society the importance of learning about Indigenous perspectives, cultures, contributions and histories. (Jennifer Brant)

Indigenous‑authored novels: 5 great contemporary reads for young adults

Researchers from an Indigenous literatures lab examine texts that are well-suited for a new Grade 11 course, First Voices.

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