The Canada Reads 2019 contenders (in alphabetical order) are:Fredericton-born comedian Ali Hassan will host for a third year. The prizeThe Canada Reads 2019 debates take place March 25-28. Ziya Tong defends By Chance AloneZiya Tong is defending Max Eisen's memoir By Chance Alone. Yanic Truesdale defends SuzanneYanic Truesdale is defending the novel Suzanne by Anaïs Barbeau-Lavalette , centre,, translated by Rhonda Mullins, left. Joe Zee defends The Woo WooJoe Zee will defend Lindsay Wong's memoir The Woo-Woo.

Source: CBC News March 24, 2019 07:52 UTC