Acknowledgements

I was a teenager when I first began writing this book. I knew very little about the world, although I knew that I had a story in my heart. While writing this book there were many late nights that broke into early mornings, many days where my mind drifted into the world I created, and lots of coffee to keep me afloat. I was lucky enough to be surrounded by individuals who inspired me to pursue this project even in the very early stages. This project would have never been where it is now if it wasn’t for them. Here’s a small list of folks I would like to thank: Wanda Lauren Taylor, who had really helped me shape the story from the beginning alongside the team at Formac Publishing. For Ashley Avery, who has motivated me while being a huge support during this entire process. I would also like to thank Jennifer Young for letting me ramble about all of my ideas. For Rebecca Thomas, who has helped me develop above average adulting skill while being a great mentor, and a great friend. For Georgia Konstantinidis, whose friendship has been timeless. For Angela Jorgensen, who has always believed in me. And for Morris Green, I still want to be you when I grow up.

ANDRE FENTON is an author, spoken-word artist and filmmaker whose work focuses on social justice, advocacy and community building. He has performed and represented Halifax at seven national poetry festivals across Canada. He is on the board of directors of the Writers Federation of Nova Scotia and is a member of Spoken Word Canada. He has won awards in both filmmaking and spoken word poetry. This is his first novel. Andre lives in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Copyright © 2018 Andre Fenton

All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, or by any information storage or retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publisher.

Formac Publishing Company Limited acknowledges the support of the Cultural Affairs Section, Nova Scotia Department of Tourism, Culture and Heritage. We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada through the Canada Book Fund for our publishing activities.

We acknowledge the [financial] support of the Government of Canada.
Nous reconnaissons l’appui [financier] du gouvernement du Canada.

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Library and Archives Canada Cataloguing in Publication

Fenton, Andre, 1995-, author

Worthy of love / Andre Fenton.

Issued in print and electronic formats.

ISBN 978-1-4595-0548-3 (softcover).--ISBN 978-1-4595-0549-0 (EPUB)

I. Title. PS8611.E57W67 2018

jC813’.6 C2018-902581-6 C2018-902582-4

This digital edition first published in 2018 as 978-1-4595-0549-0

Originally published in 2018 as 978-1-4595-0548-3

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