Book of Wings

In this sweeping, allusive novel, the celebrated poet, dervish, and oral storytellerTawhida Tanya Evansoncomes to terms with what it means to stand on one's own two feet in an uncertain world.

The acclaimed Antiguan Canadian artist traces a global journey from Vancouver to the United States, Caribbean, Parisand Morocco as a relationship with her lover and travel partner disintegrates and she finds herself on a path toward personal discovery and spiritual fulfilment that leads her deep into the North African landscape. (From Vehicule Press)

• 7 Black Canadian writers to watch in 2022
• Tawhida Tanya Evanson explores the power of emotions in the Canada Reads longlisted-novel Book of Wings
• 58 Canadian works of fiction coming out in spring 2021

Tawhida Tanya Evanson is an Antiguan Qubecois writer, artist and performer who currently lives in Montreal. She is also the author of the poetry collectionsNouveau GriotandBothism.Book of Wingsis her first work of fiction.

Book of Wings wason theCanada Reads 2022 longlist.

Interviews withTawhida Tanya Evanson