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Daniel Francis: History or Myth?
The struggle for control of the narrative keeps history a contemporary subject.
Suri Rosen on YA and Making the Possible … Possible
Sometimes we need a different kind of world-building in YA.
Talking History Starts Now
History is not just relevant, but essential to our understanding of Canada and the world in 2014.
Shelf Talkers: October 2014
Robert J. Wiersema is back with indie booksellers reports on what the hot books are in their stores right now, from new titles to a book that's been garnering …
Butternut Brownies from The Everyday Squash Cook
Squash: nutritious, delicious and versatile. Here's proof.
Julie Paul on Autumn and Falls
"Yes, dears. Of course leaves are all that will ever drop from above."
Great Characters in CanLit
Some characters never leave us, they are so compelling, lovable, complex, and well written. Here are some great ones in CanLit.
On Our Radar
New books by Fionncara MacEoin, Ian Weir, Chris Tougas, Patricia McCowan, and Malka Marom.
Chelsea Rooney: Books on Sexuality and Gender
The author of Pedal revisits books that helped clarify her point of view.
Notes From a Children's Librarian: Creative Thinking and Collaboration
September is about change, new routines, working things out and learning to work together with friends and schoolmates. These books about creative thinking …