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RJ Races Against the Ticking Clock to Make the Perfect Father's Day Cards in Ian Duncan's New Picture Book

RJ is on a mission: he’s got just 30 minutes to make Father’s Day cards for his two amazing dads. As the seconds tick by, RJ’s determination turns into panic. With glue, glitter, and construction ...

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Read an Excerpt from the Unforgettable NEVER SILENT: A HIROSHIMA SURVIVOR'S STORY by Setsuko Thurlow and Kathy Lowinger

On the heels of the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, we are honoured to share an excerpt from Never Silent: A Hiroshima Survivor’s Story (Annick Press). In this powerful and deeply ...

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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 by Arnolda Dufour Bowes. As we kick off this ...

August 18, 2025

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 firsthand account of resilience, healing, and ...

August 07, 2025

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 voices the spotlight they deserve. Tired of waiting ...

August 01, 2025

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