Montreal writer Christopher DiRaddo says he’s disappointed after a municipal library told him he’s not allowed to hold his monthly book club there because it would violate Quebec’s new language law.
City says it’s complying with law, but lawyer says there’s room for interpretation
Montreal writer Christopher DiRaddo says he’s disappointed after a municipal library told him he’s not allowed to hold his monthly book club there because it would violate Quebec’s new language law.
The Violet Hour Book Club explores 2SLGBTQ+ literature, and though members read a mix of French- and English-language books, discussions are held in English, DiRaddo explained when reaching out to the Père-Ambroise public library in the Montreal Village.
“Instead of creating bridges, which I hope to do with my book club, I felt like they were putting barriers in the way,”
