Media Resources

Welcome to the media resource page for The 49th Shelf. This page has all of the resources you might need to write about or review The 49th Shelf. If you're looking for something that's not on this page or you have any questions, contact Craig Riggs, Project Manager at craig@49thShelf.com.

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Press Releases

Press Release (June 6, 2012)

49th Shelf Kicks Off Summer with Read Local: The 100-Mile Book Diet
http://www.prweb.com/releases/49thshelf/readlocal/prweb9563642.htm

Press Release (February 21, 2012)

Canadian Bookshelf Announces Amazon.ca As Lead Sponsor and Rebrands as The 49th Shelf
http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/2/prweb9208169.htm

Press Release (June 14, 2011)

New Online Book Community Hosts Largest Collection of Canadian Books Ever Assembled at CanadianBookshelf.com
http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/6/prweb8565978.htm

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About The 49th Shelf (Short Version)

Fuelled by the largest collection of Canadian books ever assembled, The 49th Shelf makes it easier to find your next great Canadian read. (http://49thShelf.com)

The 49th Shelf is produced by the Association of Canadian Publishers in association with the Canadian Publishers’ Council with funding from the Department of Canadian Heritage and the Ontario Media Development Corporation.

About The 49th Shelf (Long Version)

Fuelled by the largest collection of Canadian books ever assembled, The 49th Shelf makes it easier to find your next great Canadian read. (http://49thShelf.com)

Think of The 49th Shelf as an interactive, intimate virtual library stocked with Canadian books by authors both world-renowned and up-and-coming, writing in every genre. But not just a library: The 49th Shelf is also a community of avid readers who share the books on the site by making reading lists and book recommendations. On The 49th Shelf, you’ll find books you’ll never forget, meet people whose lists and reviews you’ll admire, and learn more about the authors who intrigue you.

The 49th Shelf is produced by the Association of Canadian Publishers in association with the Canadian Publishers’ Council with funding from the Department of Canadian Heritage and the Ontario Media Development Corporation.

Who's Behind The 49th Shelf

Craig Riggs, Project Manager

Craig Riggs is a book industry consultant. He tries to stay on top of the dramatic changes in technology and sales channels that are reshaping the industry, and occasionally manages to do so.

Kerry Clare, Editor

Kerry Clare is an avid reader, writer and library-patron, and runs the popular literary blog Pickle Me This.

Julie Wilson, Host & Producer

Plying her trade for years—with many satisfied customers—"Book Madam" (aka Julie Wilson) proffers insight into and entertainment surrounding books, publishing trends, and the personalities behind both. For more from Julie, visit Book Madam & Associates.

Monique Sherrett & Crissy Campbell, Marketing

Monique Sherrett (book blogger and reviewer at SoMisguided.com) and Crissy Campbell are online marketing and social media specialists. Read their online marketing tips on the Boxcar Marketing Blog.

Mugo Web, Development

Mugo specializes in high traffic, big content, high turnover sites and built The 49th Shelf from the server on up.

Lift Studios, Design

Lift specializes in designing interactions with websites, mobile applications and brand experiences. Along with developing the brand program for The 49th Shelf, the Lift team did the interface and interaction design for the entire site.

The 49th Shelf is produced by the Association of Canadian Publishers in association with the Canadian Publishers' Council, and with financial support from the Department of Canadian Heritage and the Ontario Media Development Corporation and a lead sponsorship from Amazon.ca.

We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada
through the Canada Book Fund (CBF) for this project.

Made possible with the support of the Ontario Media Development Corporation
on behalf of the Ministry of Tourism and Culture.

2012 Lead Sponsor.