Renowned novelist says London board's teaching ban of his book is like 'burying our heads in the sand'

A prominent Canadian novelist is speaking out after a London, Ont., high school teacher was ordered to stop using one of his award-winning novels in class because of its use of the N-word.

Renowned novelist says London board's teaching ban of his book is like 'burying our heads in the sand'
Portrait of author Lawrence Hill

A prominent Canadian novelist is speaking out after a London, Ont., high school teacher was ordered to stop using one of his award-winning novels in class because of its use of the N-word.