by Cooper, Afua,
[ ] Authors: Bender, Rebecca,--1980---illustrator. Physical details: 36 pages : colour illustrations, colour map. Subject(s): Children's poetry, Canadian. | Halifax Explosion, Halifax, N.S., 1917. | Halifax (N.S.) --History --20th century. | Poetry. --genre.| Location | Call Number | Status | Date Due |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vernon River Consolidated School | Available |
Back matter includes a historical note with information about the Halifax explosion.
'The Halifax Explosion' is a poem written by Halifax's seventh poet laureate, Dr. Afua Cooper. It reveals dramatically what happened on 6 December 1917 at 9:05 when two ships carrying munitions and war supplies collided in the Halifax Harbour. It also shows the personal heroic actions of many African Nova Scotians, despite the long-term and continuing racism and discrimination suffered by the African Nova Scotian community. And it asks a powerful question ... does Halifax remember?