VaughanPL: Tamil Heritage Month

by Sindu, SJ.

Book - 2017

When Lakshmi (Lucky) and Kris get married so he can stay in the United States and they can both keep their sexuality a secret from their suspicious famili...Show more When Lakshmi (Lucky) and Kris get married so he can stay in the United States and they can both keep their sexuality a secret from their suspicious families, they didn't anticipate that Lucky would be called home to Sri Lanka to deal with a family emergency and reconnect with an old lover. SJ Sindu's first novel explores love and the expectations of family. Sindu teaches creative writing at U of Toronto. Show less

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Sri Lankan Flavours

A Journey Through the Island's Food and Culture

by Dassanayaka, Channa

Book - 2003

Chef Dassanayaka combines beginner cookbook with travelogue in this introduction to Sri Lankan cuisine with detailed recipes and a comprehensive glossary. Chef Dassanayaka combines beginner cookbook with travelogue in this introduction to Sri Lankan cuisine with detailed recipes and a comprehensive glossary. Show less

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The Boat People

by Bala, Sharon

Book - 2018

Sharon Bala's 2018 Canada Reads contender offers another lens through which to examine the current international refugee crisis as The Boat People tells the story of 500 Sri Lankan Tamil asylum seekers who landed in British Columbia in 2009. Sharon Bala's 2018 Canada Reads contender offers another lens through which to examine the current international refugee crisis as The Boat People tells the story of 500 Sri Lankan Tamil asylum seekers who landed in British Columbia in 2009. Show less

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The Truths We Hold

An American Journey

by Harris, Kamala D.

Book - 2019

In Summer 2019, Vice President Elect Kamala Harris reminded the world of her Tamil family by reaching out to her chitthis in her acceptance speech. In her...Show more In Summer 2019, Vice President Elect Kamala Harris reminded the world of her Tamil family by reaching out to her chitthis in her acceptance speech. In her memoir, Harris discusses her heritage and upbringing as she shares her choices and ideals and the path she travelled that led her to the Vice Presidency. Show less

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The Hungry Ghosts

by Selvadurai, Shyam

Book - 2013

Selvadurai’s first novel in more than a decade is a story of family wealth and the long reach of the past. Through his Tamil and Sinhalese protagonist’s ...Show more Selvadurai’s first novel in more than a decade is a story of family wealth and the long reach of the past. Through his Tamil and Sinhalese protagonist’s journey to bring his grandmother to live out her final days in Toronto, the author explores the volatile political situation of war-torn Sri Lanka and the duty of the living to free the country’s “hungry ghosts” from their fate. Show less

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Learn Tamil through English

by Sundaramurthy, P.

Book - 2011

The GTA is home to over 157 000 Tamil speakers so there are many people around to practice your new language skills with. The GTA is home to over 157 000 Tamil speakers so there are many people around to practice your new language skills with. Show less

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Kala

by M.I.A.

Music CD - 2007

British- born, raised in Jaffna, M.I.A’s parents were political activists instrumental in the founding of the Eelam Revolutionary Organisation of Students...Show more British- born, raised in Jaffna, M.I.A’s parents were political activists instrumental in the founding of the Eelam Revolutionary Organisation of Students, and she spent much of her childhood in hiding. Kala is her second album. It was an unexpected hit that spawned a huge single and transformed the artist into an A-list performer. Show less

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Lonely Planet Guidebooks

South India & Kerala

Book - 2011-

Explore South India, including Tamil Nadu, with this detailed guide to the region. This book includes cultural and historical information, maps, reviews o...Show more Explore South India, including Tamil Nadu, with this detailed guide to the region. This book includes cultural and historical information, maps, reviews of local restaurants, lodgings, and attractions; and suggested itineraries to maximize your travel experiences. Show less

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Lonely Planet Guidebooks

Sri Lanka

Book - 2001-

Lonely Planet's most comprehensive guide to Sri Lanka includes 50 colour maps, and information about history, culture, politics, religion, beaches, landscapes, wildlife, environmental issues, cuisine, tea, festivals, events. Lonely Planet's most comprehensive guide to Sri Lanka includes 50 colour maps, and information about history, culture, politics, religion, beaches, landscapes, wildlife, environmental issues, cuisine, tea, festivals, events. Show less

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Why Not Me?

by Kaling, Mindy

Book - 2015

Kaling, daughter of a Chennai-raised Tamilian father, offers a collection of hilarious and insightful personal essays about her ongoing journey to find contentment and excitement in her adult life. Kaling, daughter of a Chennai-raised Tamilian father, offers a collection of hilarious and insightful personal essays about her ongoing journey to find contentment and excitement in her adult life. Show less

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At Home With Madhur Jaffrey

Simple, Delectable Dishes From India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, & Sri Lanka

by Jaffrey, Madhur

Book - 2010

Madhur Jaffrey deconstructs age-old techniques and reduces the number of steps in recipes to make Indian dishes an accessible part of everyday cooking. Madhur Jaffrey deconstructs age-old techniques and reduces the number of steps in recipes to make Indian dishes an accessible part of everyday cooking. Show less

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Wave

by Deraniyagala, Sonali

Book - 2013

Deraniyagala's debut recounts her life after the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami took the lives of her parents, husband, and two sons in Sri Lanka. Deraniyagala's debut recounts her life after the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami took the lives of her parents, husband, and two sons in Sri Lanka. Show less

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VaughanPL also carries a Tamil Language Collection of almost 2000 titles housed at our Civic Centre Resource Library and our Pierre Berton Resource Library. Items can be requested from your local branch. VaughanPL also carries a Tamil Language Collection of almost 2000 titles housed at our Civic Centre Resource Library and our Pierre Berton Resource Library. Items can be requested from your local branch. Show less

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