Diamond Grill

This semi-fictional biography of Fred Wah’s life in Saskatchewan and Nelson, BC during the 1950s explores his multicultural heritage and upbringing in short vignettes interspersed with cooking tips, historical documents, and family stories. It portrays the realities and complex conflicts of a multiracial and multigenerational family living in 20th century Canada. Suitable for grades 11 and 12 for a literature circle, an independent novel, or a classroom novel in both English Language Arts and Social Studies classrooms, to launch discussion of issues of racism, culture, multiculturalism, family relationships, identity, self-discovery, and acceptance.