Literature

October 30, 2018

Catherine Hernandez discusses the real-world issues behind Scarborough

Catherine Hernandez teaches lessons from the school of hard knocks. 

October 12, 2018

Graphic novel explores sexuality and self-acceptance

After years of hiding  his sexuality, Queen’s alum Mark Julien wrote his journey into a graphic novel—Justin Case and the Closet Monster. 

September 28, 2018

Kingston’s Writersfest returns for 10th anniversary

At the 10th annual Kingston Writersfest, Queen’s students and local residents will gather in the Holiday Inn with some of the most esteemed authors in Canada.  

September 21, 2018

Queen’s Reads brings the GTA closer to YGK

Mainstream depictions of Toronto are welcome, but Catherine Hernandez has a darker, more intimidating story to tell of one of its inner-city communities: Scarborough.  

Therese Greenwood relives Fort McMurray wildfire in Kill As You Go

September 14, 2018

On the day of the 2016 Fort McMurray wildfire, redemption and retribution were everywhere. 

Queen’s alum Iain Reid’s novel Foe sees the future

September 11, 2018

In the near future, a young couple, Junior and Hen, receive an offer: a clone in exchange for a husband. 

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