An inspiring tale of cathartic grief set against the backdrop of the 2011 Tohoku tsunami
First-time picture-book illustrator Rachel Wada conducted extensive research in order to create the artwork in The Phone Booth in Mr. Hirota’s Garden, inspired by a unique response to the grief over the Tohoku tsunami.
Daily Deal: Anansi seals two-book deal with Jack Wang
Station Eleven lands 10-episode series order for WarnerMedia streaming service
The 2014 novel Station Eleven by B.C. author Emily St. John Mandel will be adapted into a 10-episode series for the yet-to-launch WarnerMedia streaming service.
Daily Deals: Katherena Vermette to Hamish Hamilton in two book deal
Loan Stars: Librarians pick their favourite upcoming July titles
Each month, Canadian library staff vote for their favourite upcoming books, via BookNet Canada’s Loan Stars readers-advisory program and the Canadian Urban Libraries Council.
Daily Deal: Amber McMillan’s short story collection to Goose Lane
Fourteen-year-old wins Common Deer Press’s novel challenge
High school student Nyah Nichol beat out dozens of adults and published authors to win a $1,000 cash prize and a publishing contract
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