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Bodies and Books

by Christina Myers

A recommended reading list by the editor of BIG: Stories About Life in Plus-Sized Bodies

Shelf Talkers: Melting Queens, Mysteries, and More

Robert J. Wiersema ponders what groundhogs might read (and offers them advice) and introduces us to the incredible recommendations of indie booksellers …

Eight Books that Help Support Mental Wellness in Students

by Linda Ludke

I’ve always been a worrier. In elementary school, I was afraid of speaking in class, and dreaded being called upon, even if I knew the answers. Well-meaning …

Most Anticipated: Spring 2020 Poetry Preview

by 49thShelf Staff

Our 2020 Spring Preview continues with a look at forthcoming poetry.

Spring 2020 Books: What's Trending?

by Kerry Clare

Bigfoot, bees, and explosive tweets? Here's what we're seeing on the literary landscape this spring.

The Chat with Nolan Natasha

Today we’re chatting with poet Nolan Natasha, who's based in Halifax. His debut collection of poetry, I Can Hear You, Can You Hear Me? came out last …

Poetry Can Only Be Made Out of Other Poems

by Mark A. McCutcheon

A source reading list for new poetry collection, Shape Your Eyes by Shutting Them.

Embracing Winter with Inuit Games & Activities

by Monique Cadieux

Settling into the winter months here in Southern Ontario means we try to enjoy some outdoor activities in the snow, as well as finding ways to reclaim …

CanLit's Favourite Cakes

by Kerry Clare

For Family Literacy Day, we're celebrating delicious cakes (with recipes!) from classic Canadian picture books.

Most Anticipated: Spring 2020 Nonfiction Preview

by 49thShelf Staff

Art, bees, cooking, design, education, fairy tales, graphic memoirs, and so it goes. There's something for everyone in our nonfiction preview. 

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