Adam Edge Copeland and Clara Hughes

Lawrence Hill: This year celebrity panellists and their chosen books are: Actor and former professional wrestler Adam 'Edge' Copeland, defending Minister Without Portfolio by Michael Winter, according to CBC. Olympian Clara Hughes, defending The Illegal by Lawrence Hill. This year battle of the books centres on the theme of "starting over," with five titles that tackle issues such as transformation and second chances through explorations of migrants, immigrants and others making major life changes. Entrepreneur Bruce Poon Tip, defending Birdie by Tracey Lindberg. Activist Farah Mohamed, defending Bone and Bread by Saleema Nawaz. Actor and screenwriter Vinay Virmani, defending The Hero Walk by Anita Rau Badami. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.