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kennyc · 10-15-2011, 12:55 PM

75 years of CanLit on CBC: Margaret Atwood's Survival

CBC 75 On November 2, 2011, CBC celebrates its 75th anniversary and CBC Books is taking part in the celebration with a look back at 75 years of Canadian literature. Over the years, CBC has interviewed authors known and new, covered literary awards and hosted book clubs. CBC personalities have written books themselves; some have had books written about them. Join us this month as we feature some of our favourite moments and books from the past 75 years!

Margaret Atwood We'd be remiss if we were to celebrate Canadian literature without including Margaret Atwood. The writer, poet and essayist has won numerous awards and has garnered critical acclaim the world over.

While Atwood is best known for her own works of literature, she also makes waves when she critiques or defends the written word. Just this summer, Atwood took to her Twitter account to stand up for public libraries and ended up in a war of words with Toronto city councillor Doug Ford, the mayor's brother. Ford and Atwood have since made up, but the incident still inspired an "Atwood for Mayor" campaign.

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http://www.cbc.ca/books/2011/10/75-y...et-atwood.html

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kennyc The Dank Side of the Moon Posts: 35,907 Karma: 119230421 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Denver, CO Device: Kindle2; Kindle Fire	75 years of CanLit on CBC: Margaret Atwood's Survival 75 years of CanLit on CBC: Margaret Atwood's Survival CBC 75 On November 2, 2011, CBC celebrates its 75th anniversary and CBC Books is taking part in the celebration with a look back at 75 years of Canadian literature. Over the years, CBC has interviewed authors known and new, covered literary awards and hosted book clubs. CBC personalities have written books themselves; some have had books written about them. Join us this month as we feature some of our favourite moments and books from the past 75 years! Margaret Atwood We'd be remiss if we were to celebrate Canadian literature without including Margaret Atwood. The writer, poet and essayist has won numerous awards and has garnered critical acclaim the world over. While Atwood is best known for her own works of literature, she also makes waves when she critiques or defends the written word. Just this summer, Atwood took to her Twitter account to stand up for public libraries and ended up in a war of words with Toronto city councillor Doug Ford, the mayor's brother. Ford and Atwood have since made up, but the incident still inspired an "Atwood for Mayor" campaign. Rest: http://www.cbc.ca/books/2011/10/75-y...et-atwood.html