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Canada Reads Wrap-Up! Shayla Stonechild Wins with Ma-Nee Chacaby's A Two Spirit Journey

With the final day of debates behind us, CBC Canada Reads 2025 has come to a close, and the winner of the competition is A Two Spirit Journey by Ma-Nee Chacaby! The book was championed enthusiastically ...

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Canada Reads 2025 Midweek Recap! - Which Titles Remain After Day Two

CBC Canada Reads got off to a fine start on Monday, with some thought-provoking discussion and debate about the titles vying for this year's prize. Now, with day two behind us, there are three books ...

March 17, 2025

The Fabulous Edweena is Introduced to the World in Spectacular Fashion in Edwin Dumont's New Picture Book

Many emerging writers out there hold on closely to the dream of being a published author, and it is always inspiring when an artist with a distinct voice and a story to tell achieves that dream. For Edwin ...

March 14, 2025

Read an Excerpt From A Quiet Disappearance by Rabindranath Maharaj

Our featured title today comes from Rabindranath Maharaj, a widely celebrated author who has captured readers' hearts and imaginations for years now with his award-winning work. His latest title in ...

March 13, 2025

Michaela Jeffery's The Extractionist is a Razor-Sharp, Neon-Noir Thriller

Calgary-based playwright Michaela Jeffery has been winning accolades and awards for her work for some time now, and has been exciting audiences with her stunning works that lean into themes of feminist ...

March 07, 2025