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Read an excerpt from the unforgettable NEVER SILENT: A HIROSHIMA SURVIVOR'S STORY (Annick Press) by Setsuko Thurlow and Kathy Lowinger, with illustrations by Michelle Theodore.
#AmReading #History #Nonfiction #YoungReaders
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Stand with Canadian voices, perspectives and identities. Bring Canadian-authored books into our schools.

It's time to support Ontario publishers. Join our campaign now: win.newmode.net/supportontar...

The Irrepressible Maggie Lou Returns in a New Chapter Book from Arnolda Dufour Bowes Today, we’re delighted to feature an exciting new chapter book in Maggie Lou Meets Her Match (Groundwood Books), the lively sequel to Maggie Lou, Firefox ...

The irrepressible Maggie Lou returns in a new chapter book from Arnolda Dufour Bowes, the exciting MAGGIE LOU MEETS HER MATCH (‪@groundwoodbooks.bsky.social‬). With illustrations by Karlene Harvey!
#AmReading #ChapterBooks #YA #YoungReaders
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We strive to support Ontario educators, authors and publishers. It's time we had a dedicated fund for public schools and libraries to purchase books produced by Ontario's independent publishers.

Email your MPP today to support Ontario publishers: win.newmode.net/supportontar...

🇨🇦📚 Looking for Ontario-based publishers that do it all? From fiction, to non-fiction, to poetry, to drama, we've got you covered!📚🇨🇦 Part 1 of 4!

➡️ Featuring: @pressassembly.bsky.social, @biblioasis.bsky.social, @bookhugpress.bsky.social, Bookland Press, and @coachhousebooks.bsky.social

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#DYK Of the top 20 books taught in Ontario schools, only 3 are Canadian? Ontario, it's time for change!

Join our campaign today to support Ontario publishers and get Canadian books in our schools and libraries: win.newmode.net/supportontar...

The importance of children seeing themselves, their culture and their country reflected in the books they read at school cannot be understated.

It's time we have books published in Ontario in our classrooms.

Support Ontario book publishers today: win.newmode.net/supportontar...

Dr. Jacqueline Marie Maurice Talks About Her Important New Work of Nonfiction for Young Readers, I AM A SIXTIES SCOOP WARRIOR Part of the empowering I AM series, I am a Sixties Scoop Warrior (Saunders Book Company/Beech Street Books) by Dr. Jacqueline Marie Maurice is a powerful ...

Dr. Jacqueline Marie Maurice talks about her important new work of non-fiction for young readers, I AM A SIXTIES SCOOP WARRIOR (Saunxders Book Company/Beech Street Books), part of the I AM... series!
#AmReading #Indigenous #NonFiction #TrueStory
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We've launched our Support Ontario Book Publishers Campaign! Follow the link below to tell the Ontario government to invest in Canadian education and stories by supporting our schools, authors, and publishers: win.newmode.net/supportontar...

Electrifying Playwright Erin Shields Flips the Script on Homer and Virgil in RANSACKING TROY In Ransacking Troy, award-winning playwright Erin Shields flips the script on the Trojan War with a fierce, feminist retelling that gives long-silenced ...

Electrifying playwright Erin Shields flips the script on Homer and Virgil in RANSACKING TROY (@playcanpress.bsky.social‬), a fierce, feminist retelling of their epic Greek legends.
#AmReading #Plays #Drama #Epics
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How to Give Useful Writing Feedback Many writers have friends who are also writers, and sometimes those friends ask us to give feedback on their work. Yay! We get to help our friends succeed! ...

Our excellent columnist Samantha Garner (@samanthakgarner.bsky.social‬) is back with some more amazing writing tips, this time on how to give useful feedback to your peers and fellow authors!
#AmReading #WritingTips #Columnists #CanLit
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Renowned Journalist Halina St. James Pens a Powerful Memoir in The Golden Daughter Today, we're featuring a moving and crucial memoir on Open Book, in anticipation of the official release next week. The Golden Daughter is a powerful ...

Renowned journalist Halina St. James, pens a powerful memoir in THE GOLDEN DAUGHTER (@houseofanansi.bsky.social‬). We interview the author right here!
#AmReading #Memoir #MyStory #CanLit
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Tim Wynne-Jones and Scot Ritchie in Conversation About Their Brand New Picture Book, King of the Dump Today we're very excited to feature a new picture book from Tim Wynne-Jones and illustrator Scot Ritchie, two acclaimed and established artists with ...

Tim Wynne-Jones and Scot Ritchie talk about their brand-new picture book, KING OF THE DUMP (‪@groundwoodbooks.bsky.social‬), in this excellent KidLit Convo between author and illustrator!!
#AmReading #PictureBooks #CanLit #YoungReaders
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Read an Excerpt from Trachea and Other Stories, a New Work of Linked Fiction from Mayank Bhatt A long-time fixture on the Toronto literary scene, Mayank Bhatt has built a reputation for his fiction for nearly three decades now, and his latest ...

Read an excerpt from TRACHEA AND OTHER STORIES (‪@mawenzihouse.bsky.social‬), a new work of linked fiction by Mayank Bhatt!
#AmReading #ShortStories #CanLit #Fiction
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Read an Excerpt from Iris and the Dead, the Debut Novel from Miranda Schreiber We're excited to feature the debut novel from acclaimed writer and researcher Miranda Schreiber today on Open Book. It's a haunting work that weaves ...

We've got an excerpt today from IRIS AND THE DEAD (‪@bookhugpress.bsky.social‬), the debut novel from Miranda Schreiber! Check it out right here!
#AmReading #Novel #CanLit #Fiction
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In Andrew Kaufman's New Short Story Collection, A Small Town Motel Can't Help but Transform Each and Every Guest Award-winning, bestselling author Andrew Kaufman returns with Enjoy Your Stay at the Shamrock Motel (Coach House Books), an absurdist collection of short ...

In Andrew Kaufman's ENJOY YOUR STAY AT THE SHAMROCK MOTEL (‪@coachhousebooks.bsky.social‬), a small town inn can't help but transform each and every guest. Check out this Keep it Short interview with the author!
#AmReading #ShortStories #Fiction #CanLit
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Read an Excerpt From A Phial of Passing Memories by James Yékú Poet and scholar James Yékú’ has written in a variety of forms, but he returns this month with a second poetry collection that is deep and evocative, ...

Read an excerpt from the stunning new poetry collection, A PHIAL OF PASSING MEMORIES (@mawenzihouse.bsky.social‬), by James Yékú.
#AmReading #Poetry #Literature #Excerpt
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The logo for Playwrights Press, a stylized black and white book, is at the top of the image. Beneath it, text reads "Playwrights Canada Press is a publisher of new Canadian plays. They exist to publish Canadian plays as well as, from time to time, theatre history, criticism, and biography. Through this they endeavour to raise the profile of Canadian theatre and theatre practitioners, promote dramatic literature, and contribute to the Canadian theatrical canon. Playwrights Canada Press strives to publish diverse and engaging Canadian plays and dramatic criticism of literary merit." Under this description is a link to www.playwrightscanada.com. Beneath the link are the covers of four books: There Is Violence And There Is Righteous Violence and There Is Death, or the Born-Again Crow by Caleigh Crow, Body So Flourescent by Amanda Cordner and David Di Giovanni, When Words Sing edited by Julie Salverson, and Iphigenia and the Furies (On Taurian Land) and Antigone by Ho Ka Kei and Jeff Ho

The logo for Second Story Press is at the top of the image. Beneath it, text reads " Second Story Press was co-founded in 1988 by Margie Wolfe and three other women dedicated to publishing feminist-inspired books for adults and young readers. Their books are sold around the world, have been translated into over 50 languages, won many awards, and have been adapted for film and stage. They continue to look for stories that feature strong female and queer characters and explore themes of social justice, human rights, equality, and ability issues. They are committed to finding authentic voices and to publishing more creators from communities who have been traditionally underrepresented in books." Under this description is a link to www.secondstoryoress.ca. Beneath the link are the covers of four books: The Abortion Caravan by Karin Wells, Branded by the Pink Triangle by Ken Setterington, Kalyana by Rajni Mala Khelawan, and Nondisclosure by Renée D. Bondy

The logo for Women's Press, a stylized letter W, is at the top of the image. Beneath it, text reads "Founded in 1972, Women’s Press has played an integral role in the proliferation of feminist writing in Canada and is committed to conserving a space in higher education devoted to gender, sexuality, and women’s studies." Under this description is a link to www.canadianscholars.ca/womens-press. Beneath the link are the covers of four books: Transnarratives edited by Kristi Carter and James Brunton, Gendered Bodies and Public Scrutiny by Victoria Kannen, Sivumut: Towards the FUture Together edited by Fiona Walton and Darlene O'Leary, and Girls Who Bite Back edited by Emily Pohl-Weary

For a list of other Ontario indie publishers you can support, check out the Ontario Book Publishers Organization’s website here: obpo.ca/our-members/

A bright orange image of the province of Ontario. Overlaid on top in white, text reads "Support independent Ontario publishers," and "Swipe to discover Ontario-based specialty publishers." The logos for the Ontario Book Publishers Organization and the Open Book Foundation are in the bottom corners of the image.

The logo for Brick Books, a stylized letter B, is at the top of the image. Beneath it, text reads "As one of the few poetry-only publishers in the world and a long-venerated member of Canada’s publishing industry, Brick Books is a hub and a home for poets and lovers of poetry. Their mission is to hold space for poetry in Canada and the world (or, in other words, to champion a hard-to-commodify art form in a capitalist culture!) and to do it with an almost obsessive level of care. They commit to each book by pouring all of their resources into it because poetry is their thing — not a side project to other genres, so they do the very best they can by it." Under this description is a link to www.brickbooks.ca. Beneath the link are the covers of four books: Sonnets from a Cell by Bradley Peters, Dream of No One But Myself by David Bradford, I Am The Big Heart by Sarah Venart, and Lake of Two Mountains by Arleen Paré.

The logo for Kegedonce Press is in gold and blue at the top of the image. Beneath it, text reads "For over twenty-five years Kegedonce Press has been crafting beautiful books that involve Indigenous Peoples at all levels of production. They support the enterprise of Indigenous writers, artists, graphic illustrators, designers, editors, printers and others in related fields. Founded in 1993 by Anishinaabe writer Kateri Akiwenzie-Damm, Kegedonce is committed to the publication of beautifully written and designed Indigenous literature, both nationally and internationally. Indigenous-owned and operated, Kegedonce is based at Neyaashiinigmiing, on the traditional territory of the Chippewas of Nawash First Nation." Under this description is a link to www.kegedonce.com. Beneath the link are the covers of four books: Zegaajimo edited by Nathan Niigan Noodin Adler and Kateri Akiwenzie-Damm, Blue Marrow by Louise B. Halfe - Sky Dancer, Silence to Strength edited by Christine Miskonoodinkwe Smith, and Lightfinder by Aaron Paquette.

🇨🇦📚 This month, we're spotlighting some specialized Ontario-based publishers! 📚🇨🇦

➡️ Featuring: Brick Books , @kegedoncepress.bsky.social, @playcanpress.bsky.social @secondstory.bsky.social, and @canadianscholars.bsky.social

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Read an Excerpt from The Exclusion Zone the Atmospheric, Mysterious New Novel by Alexis von Konigslow Almost exactly a decade after the publication of her exceptional debut novel, Alexis von Konigslow returns with a genre-bending, atmospheric work that ...

Read an excerpt from THE EXCLUSION ZONE (@wolsakandwynn.bsky.social‬), the atmospheric, mysterious new novel by Alexis von Konigslow.
#AmReading #Novel #CanLit #Excerpts
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Read an Excerpt from Dark Like Under by Acclaimed Author Alice Chadwick After winning international acclaim for her debut novel, Alice Chadwick is sure to be an author on the rise and one that avid fiction readers will become ...

Read an excerpt from DARK LIKE UNDER (‪@biblioasis.bsky.social‬), the Canadian edition of the internationally acclaimed novel by Alice Chadwick.
#AmReading #Excerpts #Novel #Fiction
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KidLit Convos with Editor Katie Scott, Author Mélina Schoenborn and Illustrator Sandra Dumais We're delighted today to share a special KidLit convo between not only the editor and illustrator of the award-winning new title, Bob the Boo-Boo (Kids ...

KidLit Convos! Mélina Schoenborn, Sandra Dumais & Katie Scott talk about the exciting new picture book, BOB THE BOO-BOO (‪@kidscanpress.bsky.social‬).
#AmReading #PictureBooks #KidLit #CanLit
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More Tips on Writing Book Reviews One year ago, I wrote a column on getting into writing book reviews. The topic of book reviews remains ever-important, especially in a media climate where ...

Manahil Bandukwala (‪@manahil.bsky.social‬) shares even more amazing tips on how to write reviews like a champion! Check it our right here, friends!
#AmReading #CanLit #WritingTips #AmWriting
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A High-School Teacher Goes into Labour During a Fraught Lockdown in Heather Birrell's Debut Novel Acclaimed short story author Heather Birrell has made a name for herself in the CanLit scene with a raft of short fiction published in journals far and ...

A high-school teacher goes into labour during a fraught lockdown in Heather Birrell's long-awaiting debut novel, BORN (@coachhousebooks.bsky.social‬).
#AmReading #Novel #Fiction #CanLit
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Veena Gokhale Weaves Indian Food Legends into Vibrant Short Stories in Annapurna's Bounty Storytelling runs through everything that culture carries, from literature to performance arts to traditional ways of making food. So it's certain that Veena ...

Veena Gokhale weaves Indian food legends into vibrant short stories in ANNAPURNA'S BOUNTY (‪@dundurnpress.bsky.social‬), a fresh and original work that blends old and new beautifully.
#AmReading #Indian #Literature #ShortStories #Food
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Let’s Talk Books: Five Tips for Starting Your Own Book Club I love talking about books. A lot. And for years, I wanted to be part of a book club. But there was one small problem: after taking too many English classes ...

Columnist and novelist Lindsay Zier-Vogel talks to Etobicoke's Novel Spot Bookshop about the best way to start a successful book club! Check it out right here on OB!
#AmReading #BookClub #WritingTips #CanLit
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Read an Excerpt From Shane Neilson's Moving Collection of Essays, What to Feel, How to Feel Today we're featuring a fascinating collection of lyric essays from poet and physician Shane Neilson, a neurodivergent artist and academic whose unique ...

Read an excerpt from Shane Neilson's moving collection of lyric essays, WHAT TO FEEL, HOW TO FEEL (‪@palimpsestpress.bsky.social‬).
#AmReading #Essays #Nonfiction
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Read an Excerpt from The Midnight Project, a Riveting New Science-Fiction Novel by Christy Climenhage The best science-fiction writers of our time have not only created imaginative and inventive worlds, but they've also managed to tap into the zeitgeist ...

Read an excerpt from Christy Climenhage's new sci-fi thriller THE MIDNIGHT PROJECT (@wolsakandwynn.bsky.social). Check it out right now on Open Book, free for all of our amazing readers!
#AmReading #SciFi #Fiction #CanLit
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Edit Your Writing with Empathy and Curiosity Are you a writer? How do you feel about editing? If you’re like many writers you’ve probably just groaned or hissed at your screen. I get it—editing ...

The brilliant Samantha Garner (@samanthakgarner.bsky.social‬) shows us how to edit your writing with empathy and curiosity in her latest column! Check it out folks!
#AmReading #WritingTips #WritingLife #AmWriting
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