Cree author Billy-Rae Belcourt makes longlist for Canada Reads 2026
Cree author Billy-Rae Belcourt makes longlist for Canada Reads 2026

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Billy-Rae Belcourt, who grew up on Driftpile Cree Nation in Alberta, has made the longlist for his novel A Minor Chorus. This year, the great Canadian book debate is looking for one book to build bridges.