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White Pine Spotlight: Exit, Pursued by a Bear by EK Johnston

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Exit, Pursued by a Bear by EK Johnston

  • A smart, entertaining – yes, I said entertaining – update on Shakespeare’s A Winter’s Tale.
  • Entertaining because it is so empowering…  because it addresses the issues head on, taking us through Hermione’s journey after being roofied and raped.
  • Johnston holds no punches – she is not afraid to wade into territory which could have her book easily challenged and banned in many locales.
  • Her characters – young and adult – are well rounded and believable…  especially the team of young people – the  young women in particular, her best friend Polly most notably – who support her through the aftermath.
  • This is a book which will hopefully bring much conversation, and shed welcome new light on how we deal with victims of rape.

Read the review at Quill and Quire.

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  • Check out Forest Fridays, virtual visits with featured authors.  We will be hosting a couple of them here at ESA.
  • Students who would like to join us at the Festival of Trees, at Harbourfront, on Tuesday May 16th should see Ms. Wray in the Library.
  • Permission forms will be available closer to the date.

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