Astral Harold Greenberg Fund Supports 29 Script Development Projects.

Astral's Harold Greenberg Fund is pleased to announce its latest round of funding for 29 new and ongoing projects through its Script Development Program. Chosen from 135 applications, "The Book of Negroes" has been selected for the Polish and Packaging phase.

http://www.astral.com/en/press-room/news/2011/astrals-harold-greenberg-fund-supports-29-script-development-projects

A Dutchman Plans to Burn The Book of Negroes

Check out this great article author Lawrence Hill wrote of a Dutchman's impending plans to burn the Book of Negroes.

http://www.toronto.com/article/689819--dear-sir-lawrence-hill-i-plan-to-burn-your-book

Read Clement Virgo's Article in Macleans Magazine: Where we need ‘The Book of Negroes’

You can read the entire article here: http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/03/01/where-we-need-the-book-of-negroes/

The Book of Negroes/Someone Knows My Name Makes Oprah's Summer Reading List

The Book of Negroes or as it is known in the USA Someone Knows My Name was chosen for Oprah's Summer 2010 Reading List in O Magazine. You can check out her list here:

http://www.oprah.com/omagazine/Summer-Reading-List-Summer-Books/3

The Book of Negroes: Illustrated Edition

The Book of Negroes Illustrated Edition shares with readers the many photos, works of art and documents that inspired Lawrence Hill to create his award-winning work. Watch the video to see many of the amazing images.

CBC's The Hour Interview with Lawrence Hill

Here is another great interview by George Stroumboulopoulos of the Hour with The Book of Negroes author Lawrence Hill. Check it out if you have not seen it yet!

Check out this interview with Award-winning author Lawrence Hill on his novel "The Book of Negroes". He also discusses the historical odyssey of former slaves back to Africa, on which the story is based.

Why The Book of Negroes Matters

The Globe and Mail has a great article about the Book of Negroes which you can read here:

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/arts/article312208.ece

Variety Mention's Conquering Lion's Highly Anticipated Adaptation of the Book of Negroes

Check out the article in Variety here:

http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118007478?r