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Picture Books for Black History Month
A perfect opportunity to highlight these excellent books which celebrate Black heroes and Black culture.
Notes From a Children's Librarian: Animal Books
Great nonfiction titles to introduce "Animal Classifications," the Grade 2 science unit.
The Chat with Canisia Lubrin
Today on The Chat, a conversation with Canisia Lubrin, author of the superb debut collection of poems, Voodoo Hypothesis.
Lesley Buxton: "Are You Still Married?"
An excerpt from a new book of essays, Love Me True, which delves deep into the mysteries of long-term bonds.
Your 2018 Spring Literary Festival Guide
Mark your calendars, everybody! Across the country, incredible festival volunteers have been conspiring to pull off amazing literary celebrations over …
The Chat with Jordan Tannahill
This week on The Chat, we speak to Jordan Tannahill, interdisciplinary artist and author of the much-anticipated debut novel, Liminal (House of Anansi …
Most Anticipated: Our 2018 Spring Poetry Preview
Our Spring Preview continues with poetry, exciting debuts, new books by award-winners, and books by your favourites.
A #MeToo Reading List
15 books to make you think more deeply about the #MeToo movement.
The Recommend: February 2018
This week we're pleased to present the picks of Carrianne Leung (That Time I Loved You), Sharon Butala (Zara's Dead), Dimitri Nasrallah (The Bleeds), …
Shelf Talkers: White Magic in the 1800s, Rock in the 90s, and the World in 1979
Think about it: curled up under a fluffy duvet, a steaming beverage close to hand, maybe some music playing, a bit of sun creeping in through the blinds, …