Carry On: Poetry by Young Immigrants

A moving #OwnVoices poetry collection written by young newcomers to Canada

Carry On began in a high school in Outremont, Quebec, where author and poet Simon Boulerice conducted creative—writing workshops for young newcomers to Canada. As the students began writing, their poems gave voice to their reflections on leaving family, friends, and countries of origin to make new homes and connections in their new home, Canada.

Paired with expressive portraits by award—winning artist Rogé, each youn...