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Cinéma Francophone curated by Eric Fillion

The Bookshelf in Guelph is excited to bring you a new curated series featuring French-language films (with English subtitles) that push the boundaries of cinematic convention to explore urgent, timely topics.

Gryphons Read logo. Gryphons Read 2025. Frying Plantain. Zalika Reid-Benta. Cover of "Frying Plantain" by Zalika Reid-Benta. Businesses on a street. Cityscape of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. "An unforgettable debut" - Paul Beatty, Booker Prize-winning author of "The Sellout."

Gryphons Read 2025: "Frying Plantain" by Zalika Reid-Benta

Welcome to Gryphons Read!

Gryphons Read is a tradition at the University of Guelph, started by the well-known and well-loved author and U of G faculty, Lawrence Hill. Each year, a book that explores diverse identities and lived experiences, and is authored by a Canadian writer, is selected to be shared and read by the campus community. Gryphons Read hosts the author on campus for a few days in late September where they meet with students, staff, faculty, and community members in various classes and public events.

Mya Trombley, Alumnus of the undergraduate History program in the College of Arts at the University of Guelph standing in front of the Gryphon statue on the U of G campus

U of G Graduate Highlights the Overlooked History of Black Women in the Cosmetics Industry

Many are familiar with Rihanna and her makeup brand Fenty Beauty, which made headlines for its groundbreaking shade range in foundation. Fewer, however, are familiar with the names of pioneers like Viola Desmond and Madame C.J. Walker, who developed cosmetics for Black women in early 20th century North America. University of Guelph History graduate Mya Trombley, the College of Arts’ 2025 nominee for the Winegard Medal, the University’s most prestigious undergraduate honour, is working to change that.  

Canisia Lubrin, assistant professor, School of Theatre, English, and Creative Writing, University of Guelph, and coordinator, Creative Writing MFA (Guelph-Humber)

Redefining Writing: Canisia Lubrin Receives the Danuta Gleed Literary Award for "Code Noir"

Canisia Lubrin, assistant professor, School of Theatre, English, and Creative Writing, College of Arts, University of Guelph, and coordinator, Creative Writing MFA (Guelph-Humber), has received the Danuta Gleed Literary Award for her publication, Code Noir. The Writers' Union of Canada website notes the award "[recognizes] the best first collection of short fiction by a Canadian author published in 2024 in the English language."