Watch the book trailers
Five books, five champions, one winner: CBC's annual battle of the books starts on March 27, 2017. Get caught up on the five books that will be debated by watching the trailers below.
Find out all the ways you can tune in to Canada Reads, which airs March 27 to 30, 2017, by clicking here.
1. Company Town by Madeline Ashby
Company Town will be defended by Measha Brueggergosman. This trailer was narrated by Kimmy Choi.
2. Nostalgia by M.G. Vassanji
Nostalgia will be defended by Jody Mitic. This trailer was narrated by Ted Atherton.
3. The Break by Katherena Vermette
The Break will be defended by Candy Palmater. This trailer was narrated by Jessica Matten.
4. Fifteen Dogs by André Alexis
Fifteen Dogs will be defended by Humble The Poet. This trailer was narrated by Conrad Coates.
5. The Right to Be Cold by Sheila Watt-Cloutier
The Right to Be Cold will be defended by Chantal Kreviazuk. This trailer was narrated by Cheri Maracle.
Book trailers created by:
Ann Jansen, Writer and Director
Alex Redekop, Sound Designer
Exan Auyoung, Video Producer
Robert Megna, Editor
Visuals courtesy of CBC Archives, Pond 5 and Getty Images.
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