Sparkling under steel toes

“From industrial sites to open highways, poet Christina Shah (left) turns the everyday grind of work into vivid, unflinching portraits of modern working life.FULL STORY



 

 

AUTHORS & BOOKS

Delores Churchill

Haida weaver Delores Churchill combines memoir and instructional guide, emphasizing the significance of cultural transmission in her book, From a… FULL STORY

David M. McGowan

Author David M. McGowan’s latest book, Partners (Self-Published $12.95) follows Thomas Brash, as he seeks to escape memories of his… FULL STORY

Julie MacLaughlin

Plants, like people and animals, need to defend themselves. Though they can’t scream or run, many have developed unique and… FULL STORY

Udayana Lugo

Illustrator Udayana Lugo’s latest work, No Huddles for Heloise (Orca $21.95) follows the story of Heloise the penguin, who enjoys… FULL STORY

Mark Leiren-Young

Octopuses, with their blue blood, large brains and eight arms are uniquely fascinating creatures. Known for their mastery of camouflage… FULL STORY

Gabrielle Prendergast

Author Gabrielle Prendergast’s latest novel, The Anxious Exile of Sara Salt (Orca $14.95) follows Sara, who has selective mutism and… FULL STORY

Ron Prasad

Ellie Price is a chronically ill former marathon runner, who embarks on a life-affirming journey to find the secrets to… FULL STORY

Daphne Leonie Wright

In her debut novel, On Love and Death and Belonging (Brimelow Goff $20.00), Daphne Leonie Wright explores the lives of… FULL STORY

Judy LeBlanc

Author Judy LeBlanc embarks on a journey of discovery and reconciliation with her Coast Salish ancestry after her mother’s death… FULL STORY

Ardelle Holden

The first book in the Oliver Frampton Mystery Series by Ardelle Holden, Killing Imaginary Friends (Self Published $14.99), follows Olly… FULL STORY

Keay Francis

Author Keay Francis’ latest book, Revolution (Papaver Press $21.99) for ages 16-18, follows single mom Kelli, as she juggles the… FULL STORY

Karen Barrow

An unexpected visitor to a cocoa estate in Trinidad triggers buried memories of mysterious deaths within a prosperous French Creole… FULL STORY

Alexander Boldizar

Preble Jefferson can see five seconds into the future, but otherwise leads an ordinary life. A subway confrontation with a… FULL STORY

Caroline Adderson

Author Caroline Adderson’s latest book, A Way to Be Happy (Biblioasis $22.95), due out in September, explores the quest for… FULL STORY

Wren Handman

When dreams start to seep into reality, they bring both peril and potential. Author Wren Handman’s book, A Midnight So… FULL STORY

Uma Krishnaswami

In her sequel to the award-winning Book Uncle and Me (Groundwood Books, 2018), author Uma Krishnaswami’s latest novel, Birds on… FULL STORY

Annette LeBox

Inspired by Dr. Suzanne Simard’s work on tree communication, author Annette LeBox’s latest book, Mother Aspen: A Story of How… FULL STORY

Mangeshig Pawis-Steckley

Inviting children to explore the woods and water while meeting various animals, multi-disciplinary Anishinaabe artist and author, Mangeshig Pawis-Steckley’s Boozhoo!… FULL STORY

Nancy Vo

The third book in the Crow Stories trilogy that is written and illustrated by Nancy Vo, The Runaway (Groundwood Books… FULL STORY

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