Christine Welldon writes fiction and non-fiction books for middle-grade and young adult readers. Her books offer the vibrant voices of children who lived through interesting periods of Canada's history. She offers stories from the children of Africville; memories from a 19th-century Toronto female reporter; experiences of one boy riding the rails during the Great Depression; true adventures of lighthouse keepers across Canada; tales from the Titanic disaster: these are only some of the many subjects covered in her books.
Slide presentation, The Children of Africville, with photographs and stories from Africville people, this book is an important celebration of Nova Scotia black history, its vibrant community, and the children who lived there. Deals with issues of social justice, Black history, and Community.
