Jessica McDiarmid is a Canadian journalist and author known for her investigative work and compelling nonfiction narratives. Her debut book, "Highway of Tears," examines the decades-long crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous women along a stretch of highway in British Columbia. The critically acclaimed work was a national bestseller and a finalist for prestigious awards, including the RBC Taylor Prize and the Hubert Evans Prize.
McDiarmid's reporting has taken her across North America and Africa, where she has covered a range of social justice and human rights issues. Her writing is characterized by meticulous research and a commitment to amplifying marginalized voices. "Highway of Tears" reflects her dedication to exposing systemic injustices while honoring the lives of those affected.