Author Spotlight
This Canadian author, inspired by real events involving Tamil refugees in 2009, wrote her novel exploring justice, prejudice, and belonging.
Who is Sharon Bala?
In The Boat People, Sharon Bala explores how fear and prejudice can overshadow justice, revealing the struggles refugees face in seeking acceptance and belonging in new societies.
What is a thematic statement?
This part of the novel shows multiple people from different races, backgrounds, different experiences in the world and power imbalances
What is intersectionality
Sharon Bala’s novel which is about her research of tamil refugees is centered about justice, prejudice and the immigration crisis and it was published.
What is The boat people?
This part of the novel uses multiple perspectives and powerful symbolism to make readers reflect on justice, compassion, and identity.
What are narrative elements in writing ?
This is why every senior student at LASS should read The Boat People
What is: ‘Because it’s powerful, thought-provoking, and relevant’?