Manitoba Writers
Pages about the prairies, and so much more
Overview
Writers found in this section are either from, currently reside, or once lived in Manitoba for a considerable amount of time. The majority of literature that has made its way into our provincial canon focuses on a rural way of life. However, we can see from the previous tab, "Books Set in Winnipeg," that a rural narrative is only one representation of Manitoba. Many authors even write beyond our borders - from Gabrielle Roy's The Tin Flute to Miriam Toews' Irma Voth, you can travel from Montréal to Mexico with the turn of a page!
Manitoba classics
Manitoba book award recipients (current)
Staff picks
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Rural recollections
New to Manitoba writers? Try one of these books:
A Complicated Kindness by This darkly funny novel is the world according to the unforgettable Nomi, a bewildered and wry sixteen-year-old trapped in a town governed by fundamentalist religion and in the shattered remains of a family it destroyed. In Nomi's droll, refreshing voice, we're told the story of an eccentric, loving family that falls apart as each member lands on a collision course with the only community any of them have ever known.
The Evolution of Alice by Peopled with unforgettable characters and told from multiple points of view, this is a novel where spirits are alive, forgiveness is possible, and love is the only thing that matters. Alice is a single mother raising her three young daughters on the rez where she grew up. Life has never been easy, but she's managed to get by with the support of her best friend, Gideon, and her family. When an unthinkable loss occurs, Alice is forced to confront truths that will challenge her belief in herself and the world she thought she knew.
Manitowapow by This anthology of Indigenous writings from Manitoba takes readers back through the millennia and forward to the present day, painting a dynamic picture of a territory interconnected through words, ideas, and experiences. A rich collection of stories, poetry, nonfiction, and speeches, it features: Historical writings, from important figures. Vibrant literary writing by eminent Aboriginal writers. Nonfiction and political writing from contemporary Aboriginal leaders. Local storytellers and keepers of knowledge from far-reaching Manitoba communities. New, vibrant voices that express the modern Aboriginal experiences.
