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Julie Flett on Illustration and First Nations Children's Literature
A conversation about holey socks, wallpaper patterns, big suns, and all the exciting things happening in First Nations children's literature in Canada …
On Our Radar: Art Books Spectacular
Books with buzz worth sharing.
Sarah Elton: The Rise and Fall and Rise Again of Canadian Farmers' Markets
What's old is new again in the age of the 100 Mile Diet.
Ursula Pflug on Motion Sickness
She talks to us about flash fiction, how she sees with her extra eyes, and stories "on the verge of now."
Shelf Talkers for November
Our cross-country panel of Canadian indie booksellers is back with their picks leading into the busy holiday season.
Notes from a Children's Librarian: Art Books
Six books to appeal to the young artist.
Gallery: Julie Morstad
A gallery of illustrations by Julie Morstad, winner of the 2014 Marilyn Baillie Picture Book Prize.
Books for the Holidays Contest
We've got a new contest, and the winner gets a $500 shopping spree on 49th Shelf!
Strange Material
This excerpt from Leanne Prain's new book explores the ways that textile artists are using digital and social media to further their craft.
The Interruption: Sean Cranbury Interviews Michael Winter
Today, I chat with award-winning author, Michael Winter, whose new book is Into the Blizzard.