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The Keepers on My Bookshelf
Depth and humour are themes in this great recommended reading list by the author of the new middle grade novel What's in It for Me?
How Does a Woman Become a Writer?
"The writers who interest me most, always, are women who write about themselves in ways that a male writer never could."
11 Essay Collections to Revisit Now
"The bestselling novel of a decade ago will sometimes seem stale or irrelevant today, but that’s rarely true of an essay. Like your smart friend, the …
The Chat Special Coverage: Griffin Poetry Prize Roundtable 2021
We’re so pleased to be partnering once again with our friends at the Griffin Poetry Prize to profile this year’s three Canadian finalists in a special …
Poetry Feels Like Memory to Me
"Something of the intensity of feeling, sparseness of narrative and intricacy of images in poetry feels like memory itself to me."
Tackling the Big Themes
"I am drawn to fiction writers who highlight vital social and scientific themes through their novels. And fortunately, there is an abundance of Canadian …
On the Road Again: Literary Road Trips
"I’m still fascinated by the possibilities that road trips present and perpetually curious about the unique and diverse personalities of the different …
Notes from a Children's Librarian: Stories for Asian Heritage Month
Great picture books celebrating Asian heritage.
No Longer a Footnote: Extraordinary Lives
History is too often told through the texture of men’s lives. In recent years, the rise of women’s biography and memoir has sought to rectify that, …
The Chat with Richard Van Camp
Author Richard Van Camp is a celebrated and beloved storyteller who has worked across many genres. His latest offering, Gather: On the Joy of Storytelling …