
Farzana Doctor (Photo: Vivek Shraya)
The Brampton‚ Ontario, public library has announced the shortlist for its One Book Brampton honour‚ a celebration of reading that recognizes one Canadian title, voted on by the public from a list selected by local librarians. Residents are encouraged to read and discuss the winning book. Voting will take place in-person at any Brampton Library branch or on its website. The winning title and more program details will be revealed in 2017.
- Carolyn Abraham‚ The Juggler’s Children: A Journey into Family‚ Legend‚ and the Genes that Bind Us (Random House Canada)
- André Alexis‚ Fifteen Dogs (Coach House Books)
- Farzana Doctor‚ Six Metres of Pavement (Dundurn Press)
- Rabindranath Maharaj‚ The Amazing Absorbing Boy (Knopf canada)