Toronto author Kevin Sands had earned two degrees in theoretical physics and was toiling away as a researcher and teacher before writing his first middle-grade novel, The Blackthorn Key (Simon & Schuster Canada).
Daily Deals: New works of creative non-fiction by Jacob Wren and Chelene Knight to BookThug
New Michael Ondaatje novel on the way
Penguin Random House Canada has announced the forthcoming publication of Warlight, the long-awaited next novel from The English Patient author Michael Ondaatje.
Remembering Another Story owner and social-justice activist Sheila Koffman
When Sheila Koffman opened Toronto’s Another Story Bookshop 30 years ago, publishing and selling books about social justice by and about culturally diverse and disenfranchised figures – in particular for young readers – was considered a fringe business.
Book Making: Achieving the moody, feminine cover of Joanne Proulx’s latest novel
The perfect cover subject, enhanced by a designer’s artistic touch, gives Joanne Proulx’s latest novel a moody, feminine feel.
Daily Deals: Gallery 13 to publish new graphica by Scott Chantler
Distribution Change: The Imagination Agency
Offensive teaching material from Second Story Press still available online
Second Story Press was quick to pull an ESL teaching guide that included racist language from its website and apologized for causing “hurt and offence.”
New indie, the Book Wardrobe, opens in Mississauga
The Mississauga community of Streetsville is home to a new independent bookstore, The Book Wardrobe.
Emma Donoghue charms families at Telling Tales Festival
Emma Donoghue was the marquee name at the ninth annual Telling Tales Festival – held at the Westfield Heritage Village outside of Hamilton, Ontario, on Sept. 17.
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