Claims that Quebec writers in the 1960s-80s, buoyed by nationalist and separatist aims, created alternative "Marias" who write out of their language, dreams, and bodies, and who are trying to effect a further liberation. Asks where future trajectories invented by Quebec writers will propel their readers next. (RAE)

Prepared in response to a growing interest in the two literatures of Canada, this guide presents annotations of more than 100 resource materials dealing with those literatures. Types of materials listed in the guide include (1) guides, (2) bibliographies of bibliographies, (3) general literary bibliographies, (4) indexes and book review sources,…

An English committee read and evaluated 85 children's books and chose ten of them for the 1975 list of notable English-Canadian children's books. All forms of fiction and non-fiction were considered, and selection criteria included evaluation of the theme, setting, plot, characters, style, illustrations, and factual information. Entries are…

This annotated bibliography dealing with Canadian children's books aims to show the historical development of the literature. Included within the bibliography are: (1) notable Canadian books from the eighteenth century to the modern period, (2) lists of books which were awarded a bronze medal for the years 1947-1975, and (3) a list of fiction for…

The National Library initiated a study of Canadiana to identify problems, suggest solutions, and plot future directions for national bibliographic services. Proposed services include magnetic tape, COM (computer output microfiche), and print. Problems dealt with include comprehensiveness of coverage, adherence to international standards, full…

Discusses three novels in English by Canadian authors Brian Doyle, Devin Major, and Jan Truss. (FL)

An author posthumously thanks a fellow Canadian novelist for his inspiration, through an allegory of Theriault's imaginary world and the strange and colorful season of "Indian Summer," the season in which Theriault died. (MSE)

The author urges the adoption of regional, national, and comparative approaches to Canadian literature in Canadian secondary schools. (AN)

Considers reasons for studying Canadian literature. Notes the relative infancy of Canadian literature and the need for maintaining objectivity in the study of Canadian literature. Proposes that teachers of Canadian literature focus on individual, contemporary works, examining language, form, and craftsmanship. (RL)

Explores a cultural image--how Canadians view themselves and their society--from an American immigrant's perspective. (RAE)

Presents an interview with author Margaret Atwood about teaching writing, her experience of writing, and Canadian literature. (SR)

Takes a look at children's literature over time, and its recent emergence as a respected body of literary work. Discusses what is Canadian about Canadian children's literature. Annotates six picture books. Notes that Canadian literature reflects the diversity of the Canadian population, the vast differences in the Canadian landscape, and the…

There is a revivification of national literature in Canada. Writers from Canada's varied cultures are producing works. One such work is "Obasan," which concerns the ostracism of Japanese Canadians after World War II. This vivid novel reveals the fate of those "outsiders" as a social commentary on injustice. (VM)

Reviews Richard Gwyn's book THE 49TH PARADOX: CANADA IN NORTH AMERICA and recommends it as a useful tool for secondary teachers. Maintains that Gwyn's ability to summarize, explain important concepts, and use statistics could help stimulate important classroom discussions about Canadian-United States relations. (BSR)

The history of children's literature in both Australia and Canada reflects a shared colonial past, evidenced through the development of individual national identities. Research into the relationship between Australian and Canadian children's literature, exemplified through the similarities and differences in the construction of those identities,…