In How to Clean a Fish, Esmeralda Cabral recounts an extended stay in Portugal, the country of her birth, with her family. Cabral, her Canadian-born husband, children and Portuguese water dog, Maggie, explore cobblestone alleys, try local cuisine and connect with the culture, seeking to make their own version of home.

When you can read it: May 16, 2023

Esmeralda Cabral is a creative nonfiction writer. She was born in the Azores, grew up in Alberta, and now lives in Vancouver.