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Hot Writers to Watch at Eden Mills Writers' Festival, by Clare Hitchens
Clare Hitchens, publicist for Wilfrid Laurier University Press and Young Adult Author Coordinator with the Eden Mills Writers' Festival, did us a favour …
Most Anticipated Books of Fall 2013: Poetry
In which we give you a taste of what to look forward to poetically in the months ahead.
No One-Trick Pony, Ashley Spires Says So Long to Binky
Ashley Spires on life after her Binky the Space Cat series and other tales of inspiration.
Truth and Fiction in Kids' Books
We all know kids love stories, but there’s something else they’re particular about, too: truth and correctness. Kids are naturally proud of the knowledge …
Most Anticipated Books of Fall 2013: For Kids and Young Readers
This fall, Canadian authors and illustrators shine as bright as ever in this stellar lineup of new books for kids and young readers.
Sean Kelly on Metal Music and a Quest for Freedom
With a little help from his friends, musician Sean Kelly brings readers Metal on Ice, the CanMetal of hard rock.
September Lit Fests (2013): #Fest2Fest Across the Country
September is one of the most exciting months on the Canadian literary festival scene. Why not plan a weekend road trip to one of the following fantastic …
Top Shelf Ep. 1: Canadian Books You Need to Read
Top Shelf is a new compilation series on 49th Shelf that puts the spotlight on great lists created by our editors, guest authors, and members as well as …
The China You Might Not Know, by Janie Chang
Part of Vancouver writer Janie Chang’s first novel, Three Souls, is set in pre-World War Pinghu, a small town in China that as she says, “drowsed …
Back to ABCs: Kids' Books That Explore Canada
Our children's librarian columnist, Julie Booker, explores the ABC books out there that help Canadian kids associate words and images to different parts …