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Scarborough presents a layered narrative of a low‑income, culturally diverse neighbourhood east of Toronto. Through diverse voices—artists, business owners, educators, and children—it examines the impacts of poverty, crime, and social marginalization on everyday life. The novel highlights several residents: a black artist facing police harassment; a West Indian restaurateur fighting for his business; a Muslim school worker confronting educational inequities; and three youth—an openly gay Filipino boy, a Native girl, and a girl endured by family neglect—who strive to overcome systemic barriers. With a raw yet empathetic tone, the book offers an intimate glimpse into a community that, despite adversity, finds dignity and solidarity in unexpected places.
First publish date: 2017
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Catherine Hernandez
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