Friendship can be transformative — and complicated. They can fall apart without warning or evolve as we grow. In this thoughtful and engaging virtual panel discussion, young adult authors Farzana Doctor, Ahmad Saber, and Curtis Campbell discuss how their novels explore loyalty, conflict, identity, and repair. Designed for high school students, this conversation offers rich entry points for classroom discussion and meaningful school-wide engagement.
Sponsored by Simon & Schuster Canada.
Author
Farzana Doctor (she/her) is a Tkaronto-based author, activist and psychotherapist. She’s written five critically acclaimed novels, a poetry collection, and a self- and community care workbook for helpers and activists.
Author
Curtis Campbell (he/him) is an award-winning novelist and playwright working in Toronto.
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Ahmad Saber (he/him) is a debut YA author and a medical doctor. His passion lies in telling stories of self-discovery and coming of age, told with a lot of heart.
Alyssa Gray-Tyghter (she/her) is an educator, writer, and storyteller whose work explores the intersections of equity, identity, memory, and transformative learning. Her research and creative practice are grounded in Afro-Indigenous histories, counterstorytelling, and the power of narrative to reshape how we understand belonging. She is known for bringing together critical insight, thoughtful facilitation, and a deep commitment to community in ways that are both grounded and engaging. Across her work, Alyssa examines how story can function as method, resistance, and reimagination, offering audiences new ways to think about education, culture, leadership, and the narratives that shape our lives.
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