Bloom Across Canada is a fascinating collection of fifty interviews and portraits that celebrate diversity, innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurship. The women and non-binary people featured in this book represent different backgrounds, creative journeys, and walks of life. They come from every province and territory in Canada, though many have roots in other parts of the world. The one thing they all have in common is that they have followed their own path in life and have a unique story to tell.
Among those featured are: Tene Ward, ballerina with the National Ballet of Canada; singer/songwriter Kellie Loder; Peace Akintade, Saskatchewan’s former Youth Poet Laureate; Marika Sila, Inuit actress, hoop dancer, fire performer, and motivational speaker; and Amy Robichaud, CEO at Mothers Matter Canada and former director at Dress for Success Vancouver. Through insightful questions and thoughtful, nuanced answers, the fifty interviews in this beautiful collection paint a vivid portrait of talent and ingenuity from coast to coast to coast.
"Sharing stories is the most profound way to connect to each other as human beings; Beka Shane Denter knows this and lives this! Bloom Across Canada celebrates the uniqueness, diversity and richness of one of my favourite places in the world through the lens of people whose energy and brilliance infuse the heart and soul of Canada. By facing and telling our truths, we will build stronger households and communities all across this country. So, let this beautiful portrait book inspire you to lean into your own voice so we get the chance to hear it!"
—Sophie Grégoire Trudeau, author of bestseller Closer Together; Emotional Literacy, Equality, and Mental Health Advocate
