“We experience the residential school legacy collectively”: Michelle Good discusses the novel Five Little Indians with Ojibway fashion journalist Christian Allaire, who is defending the book on Canada Reads 2022. The novel tells the story of five young friends trying to start adult lives in Vancouver, but hindered by traumatic memories of surviving residential school. Allaire interviews Good about her novel before the Canada Reads 2022 debates, which take place March 28-31. Important note for teachers: This novel addresses mature themes, including sexual abuse and suicide. Please take the time to review any written or video content before sharing it in class, so that you can prepare your students as needed.

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