Scarborough (novel)
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Scarborough is the debut novel by Canadian writer Catherine Hernandez, published in 2017.[1] Set in the Toronto district of Scarborough, the novel centres on the coming-of-age of three young children living in the low-income Galloway Road neighbourhood — Bing, a boy struggling with his sexual identity; Laura, a girl who longs for stability as she is continually being shuffled back and forth between her mother's and her father's separate homes; and Sylvie, a girl whose family is living in a homeless shelter — as well as Hina, a community literacy worker dedicated to serving as a supportive oasis of guidance for underprivileged children in her community.[2]
Awards
[edit]The novel was a shortlisted finalist for the 2017 Toronto Book Awards,[3] the 2018 Trillium Book Award for English Prose,[4] and the 2018 Edmund White Award.[5]
The novel was subsequently selected for the 2022 edition of Canada Reads, where it was defended by Malia Baker.[6]
Film adaptation
[edit]The novel was adapted by Shasha Nakhai and Rich Williamson into the theatrical film Scarborough, which premiered at the 2021 Toronto International Film Festival.[7]
Hernandez wrote the screenplay,[8] and won the Canadian Screen Award for Best Adapted Screenplay at the 10th Canadian Screen Awards in 2022.[9] The film also won the award for Best Picture, Nakhai and Williamson won Best Director, and Liam Diaz won Best Actor for his portrayal of Bing.[10]
References
[edit]- ^ Hannah Sung, "Review: David Chariandy's Brother and Catherine Hernandez's Scarborough bring a community to life". The Globe and Mail, October 6, 2017.
- ^ Sadaf Ahsan, "Scarberia redacted". National Post, May 6, 2017.
- ^ "Jen Agg, Catherine Hernandez nominated for Toronto Book Awards". CBC Books, October 2, 2017.
- ^ Deborah Dundas, "Toronto's Cherie Dimaline, Catherine Hernandez are among Trillium Book Award nominees". Toronto Star, May 24, 2018.
- ^ "Catherine Hernandez, Kai Cheng Thom up for Triangle Awards". Quill & Quire, March 12, 2018.
- ^ "Meet the Canada Reads 2022 contenders". CBC Books, January 26, 2022.
- ^ Radheyan Simonpillai, "Scarborough is a new look for TIFF – and Canadian film". Now, September 8, 2021.
- ^ Amber Dowling, "‘Scarborough’ Gives Ground-Breaking Voice to Ignored Toronto Community". Variety, September 10, 2021.
- ^ "Night Raiders, Scarborough emerge victorious at 5th night of Canadian Screen Awards". CBC News, April 8, 2022.
- ^ Jenna Benchetrit, "Scarborough wins 3 Canadian Screen Awards, including best motion picture". CBC News, April 10, 2022.