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October 26, 2020

"I Didn’t Realize How Damaged I Had Become" Firefighter Bryan Ratushniak's Memoir is Powerful, Honest, & Moving

The image of a firefighter is an emotionally charged one: a person who literally exists to save us from one of the most inherently terrifying forces in the world. It's a heavy mantle both figuratively ...

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June 11

Fostering Creativity and Empowering Youth: Ripple Foundation Presents ‘Express Inspire Connect’ Conference

June 11, 2023 @ 12:00pm - 4:30pm

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Book*hug Press Spring 2023 Launch and Party

June 13, 2023 @ 7:00pm - 8:30pm

The Writing Life: Richard Van Camp

Image features an ad from Annick Press for Walking Together by Elder Albert D. Marshall and Louise Zimanyi, illustrated by Emily Kewageshig. It includes a cover image and a starred review from Booklist: "This important, gorgeous book has something for readers of all ages."

Features an add from Playwrights Canada Press for Body So Flourescent by Amanda Cordner and David di Giovanni.

An ad from Coach House Books for Falling Hour by Geoffrey D. Morrison. The ad says, "Read the acclaimed debut novel from Open Book's Writer in Residence." It also featured a quote from Brett Josef Grubisic from a Vancouver Sun review: "The perks and pleasures are innumerable in this, the memories of the disgruntled protagonist on a single, lonely day."