Vancouver’s Lifeguard Legend

“Ruby Smith Diaz (l.) examines the life of Joe Fortes, a Black lifeguard in Vancouver, during a time of rampant racism, exploring his legacy and identity through research, personal reflections and poetry.FULL STORY

 

Tanya Lloyd Kyi

December 19th, 2023

It’s a normal day and you spot a dragon overhead. You know you can’t defeat it by yourself, so you gather your friends, family and neighbours together. Some volunteer to fearlessly fight the dragon while some try to reason with the beast. And just when it seems the creature has won, more people come together and rally against it. Award-winning author Tanya Lloyd Kyi narrates a sweet and powerful story for ages 6-8 in When You Meet a Dragon (Orca $21.95), about facing your fears and how, when people work together, hope can prevail. 9781459838642

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