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Internationally-Acclaimed Poet stephanie roberts Returns with the Breathtaking Collection, UNMET

On the heels of critical praise for her first poetry collection, stephanie roberts returns with another complex and stunning work that looks at both the seen and unseen, and explores social issues through ...

Readers Will be Spellbound by The Seated Woman, the New Poetry Collection from Clémence Dumas-Coté

In her previous works, Clémence Dumas-Coté has captivated readers with richly-layered, immersive poems that linger long after they have been read. Based in the Eastern Townships of Quebec, her writing ...

A Greedy Businessman Gets His Comeuppance in ICEMEN by Acclaimed Playwright Vern Thiessen

Governor General Award-winning playwright Vern Thiessen is up there with some of the most prolific artists in his field, with his plays being read and staged all over the world. The reasons for his continued ...

Author Ella Russell Shows Why Respecting Boundaries is Important in Hugs Are (Not) for Everybody!

Young people today have plenty to contend with in terms of their social education, and it is heartening to see that they are encouraged to be aware of their own space and autonomy. And, there are excellent, ...

Finding a Press for Your Poetry Manuscript

In one of my first columns as an Open Book columnist, I shared my process of realizing I had a full-length poetry manuscript. Since then, I’ve written a number of columns about how to go about preparing ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...