David A. Robertson has won the 2021 Freedom to Read Award. The award is given in recognition of work that is passionately supportive of the freedom to read. Up To Speed 8:09 Freedom to Read Award a well earned achievement for David A. Robertson, an author who's work was once censored in Canada. Winnipeg author and educator David A. Robertson is this year's Freedom to Read Award, and that freedom is one he's had to fight for. The Freedom to Read Award is presented annually by The Writers' Union of Canada during Freedom to Read Week.

Source: CBC News February 22, 2021 16:08 UTC