African Nova Scotian Lending Library
Are you interested in learning about Nova Scotia's history through the lens of African Nova Scotians? Our lending library includes a collection of books that celebrate Black voices, culture and lived experiences. Borrow a book today to learn the stories that shape our past, present and future.
Ask a staff member how you can borrow a book today!
Every One Every Day African Nova Scotian Lending Library

Black Matters by Afua Cooper

A Love Letter to Africville by Amanda Carvery-Taylor

Worthy of Love by Andre Fenton

Abolitionist Intimacies by El Jones

It's Our Time by Wanda Taylor

Afraid of the Dark by Guyleigh Johnson

Black Loyalists by Ruth Holmes Whitehead

Amazing Black Atlantic Canadians Inspiring Stories of Courage and Achievement by Lindsay Ruck

Water Love by Natalie Hodgson

My Hair is Beautiful by Shauntay Grant

Africville by Shauntay Grant

And I Alone Escaped to Tell You by Sylvia D. Hamilton
Have a Book Suggestion?
If you have a book by an African Nova Scotian author that you’d like
to donate, please bring it in to the Neighbourhood Shop at 2169 Gottingen St.!
Have a book recommendation you’d like to see in our library? Send us an email.