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Three Poems by Kathryn Mockler
A selection from Kathryn Mockler's new poetry collection The Saddest Place on Earth.
Notes from a Children's Librarian: On Real Women and Strong Girls
Julie Booker recommends books about real women and strong girls who’ve made an impact on the world.
"Easy as pie. NOT!" Sharon McKay on Transforming Her Novel into a Graphic Novel
"I had a huge learning curve ahead of me. Dan had to carry me like a sack of potatoes. Yes, the words in the book are mine, but it was Dan who figured …
So Many Felt the Love and We Have a Winner!
We started with a few of our personal faves … four or five we think it was. Then we called out to you, CanLit passionistas, for suggestions and to …
Biographer Sandra Djwa Talks About Journey With No Maps: A Life of P. K. Page
Sandra Djwa talks about her Charles Taylor Prize shortlisted biography of poet P.K. Page.
Picture Books Featuring Children of Colour
We asked author and children's librarian Joanne Schwartz to create a list of picture books set in Canada featuring African-Canadian children characters …
Can-Lit's Sexy Side
Because it's true, (surely you knew?), that Can-Lit has a sexy side.
Feel the Love Valentine's Day Contest
For Valentine’s Day, help us create a list of Canadian books with powerful love stories in them.
2013 Canadian Literary Festivals: Guide to the Pre-Season
Our coast-to-coast guide of literary festivals to look forward to this spring.
Year of the Snake: Award-Winning Books by Chinese-Canadian Authors
To celebrate the arrival of the Year of the Snake, we're highlighting award-winning books by Chinese-Canadian authors.