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Promotional banner for "Ink & Imagination: Naseem Hrab & Kelly Collier." The left side features a split background in purple and teal with the title in white text, followed by "A dialogue between the author and illustrator of I Will Not Walk to School" and the Open Book logo. The right side shows photos of the two authors: Naseem Hrab wearing glasses and a patchwork floral sweater, and Kelly Collier in a bright yellow sweater, both smiling warmly. Green furry monster illustrations (matching the book cover character) peek in from the edges of the banner.

Ink & Imagination! Naseem Hrab and Kelly Collier on I WILL NOT WALK TO SCHOOL

Some mornings, even the smallest task feels impossible. In I Will Not Walk to School (Kids Can Press), that task is simply getting out the door in the morning!Monster is very clear about one thing. He ...

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Motherhood looks very different depending on who is telling the story in the new anthology, Mum's the Word (Guernica Editions), a collection that reaches far beyond sentimental clichés and simple narratives.The ...

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Story Sparks & Surprises: An Interview with Heather Beaumont, author of WHEN WE GO HOME

A trip that initially doesn’t quite feel like a homecoming slowly begins to evolve in When We Go Home (Kids Can Press), a story about what it means to belong in more than one place.Marlee isn’t convinced ...

May 07, 2026

The Writers' Trust Unveils the Rising Stars of 2026!

Five emerging Canadian writers are getting a major career boost this spring as Writers’ Trust of Canada announces its 2026 Writers’ Trust Rising Stars cohort.The annual program pairs early-career ...

May 06, 2026

The Finalists Have Been Named for the 2026 Amazon First Novel Award

One of Canada’s most closely watched literary prizes for emerging writers is back with a fresh shortlist, as the 2026 Amazon Canada First Novel Award finalists have officially been announced.Now approaching ...

May 06, 2026